Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) team owns all the software that is running on the switches and routers. As a **Software Engineer II** , you will be solving many interesting problems, such as supporting new generation switches ranging from 400G/800G/1600G. Opportunity to work on the latest transceiver technologies. The SONiC team works on all the stages of network switches, from defining new switch requirements, to hardware/software design, getting the latest Linux kernel for our switch platforms and supporting them in operations. The team is also building vibrant open-source community for the switch software, which is adopted by various other cloud providers. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** + Design and implement platform services for programming, monitoring, and controlling high speed transceivers/optics, Smart-cable + Design and implement kernel device drivers and platform services. + Own workstreams focused on hardware bringup, port bringup, platform services bringup, and lead the cross-functional effort for validation of new switches. + Debugging and analyze/profile performance problems. + Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from Kernel, and user-mode applications. + Develop robust unit test framework to test newly added functionality or hardware capability. + Work with network engineers to support Azure production network + Other: + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + 2+ years of experience in hardware OR system-level development experience. + 2+ years of experience in embedded systems with transceivers or optics. **Other Requirements:** + Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science + OR related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, or Python + OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, or Python + OR equivalent experience. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 15, 2025. \#azurecorejobs Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .