Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft remote • Multiple Locationsfull_time

Imagine being at the forefront of transformative cloud technology. The Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) team is pioneering the management of Kubernetes clusters at hyperscale—building efficient, safe, and scalable tools to manage millions of servers that power AKS.


As a Principal Software Engineer on the AKS Platform Infrastructure team, you’ll dive deep into automated infrastructure management and server orchestration at a scale few companies ever reach. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining the compute infrastructure that powers AKS, enabling it to be the most performant and reliable managed Kubernetes service in the world.

This is a unique opportunity to deeper your career experience, develop deep hyperscale cloud infrastructure expertise, and shape the future of Kubernetes at Microsoft.

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.