Principal Software Engineer- Kusto

Shape the Future of Big Data Analytics with Azure Data Explorer

Are you ready to be at the forefront of big data innovation? Do you dream of building cutting-edge solutions that transform the way people explore and analyze massive datasets?

The Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) team is leading the charge in redefining real-time log analytics and big data exploration. What started as a bold incubation project 10 years ago has grown into a game-changing platform, powering data insights for thousands of Microsoft services and customers worldwide.

Today, Azure Data Explorer is a massive-scale cloud service trusted by hundreds of Microsoft teams and Azure's Top 100 enterprise customers. We process dozens of petabytes of data daily, and deliver lightning-fast search and analytics capabilities which drive mission-critical decisions.

We're Just Getting Started. Join Us In

• Building and scaling disruptive technology that reimagines how the world interacts with data.
• Solving complex engineering challenges in distributed systems, data indexing, and performance optimization.
• Collaborating with industry-leading experts in a team committed to innovation and impact.
  
  

If you're a motivated, experienced engineer passionate about making a global impact, let's make Azure Data Explorer the go-to platform for real-time log analytics and big data exploration – together.

Responsibilities

• Designing & spearheading implementation of key initiatives, demonstrating ownership from design through implementation of core new areas of the codebase.
• Engaging with internal and external customers, to support, gather feedback and ensure the software meets their needs.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders and lead discussions on the architecture of solutions and apply engineering principles to establish robust and maintainable architecture and designs.
• Writing high scale commercial cloud platform software.
• Collaborating with geographically distributed teams across Microsoft and cross-functional disciplines.
• Providing technical mentoring & leadership to other team members, to help them grow and develop their skills.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C++, Rust, C#, or equivalent.
• Experience with C++ or Rust is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
  
  

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