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# Software Engineer II - Storage and File Systems

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $102,100.0 - $202,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Linux, Device Drivers, File Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Redis, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6306d510-8346-4d37-9359-caf0fd73a157

## About the Role

* 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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

 * OR equivalent experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

 * 2+ years of experience in systems level software development in C/C++/Rust.
 * 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience with multithreaded programming, synchronization, locking, etc.
 * Knowledge of advanced data structures, including, but not limited to: BTrees, Hash Tables, Skip Lists, LSM Trees, RCU Synchronization.
 * 2+ years of experience with kernel and device driver development in Linux or Windows.
 * Proven experience designing key-value (KV) stores, such as NoSQL databases, Redis, or RocksDB, including support for ACID transactions.
 * Experience with storage/file systems in Windows, Linux, Kubernetes.
 * Experience in analyzing storage performance and functionality.
 * Familiarity with current and emerging storage technologies.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year.

## Description

* Developing and maintaining storage and file system components across client, server, and cloud systems, on both Windows and Linux operating systems.
 * Conceive, design, and implement storage features in tandem with partners inside and outside of Microsoft to address the business needs of our customers.
 * Performance analysis of designs and implementations, taking into consideration the rapid advancements in storage technologies.
 * Ownership of the software engineering process from design, development, code review, validation, delivery, and maintenance.
 * Working as a team member, authoring documentation and tools that improve the team's ability to develop and maintain software, participating in design discussions and code review outside of your immediate scope, and assisting less experienced team members in their personal growth.
 * Building an understanding of the wider storage ecosystem, and bringing that understanding to the table as new features are considered.