About the Role:

Microsoft’s OneDrive-SharePoint (ODSP) team, part of the Office M365 ecosystem, is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to help build and enhance global-scale services that store, secure, and manage some of the world’s most sensitive cloud data. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation architecture investments, driving improvements in performance, scale, reliability, and security for a service with over 200 million monthly active users and exabytes of customer data.

About the Team:

The ODSP team works at the forefront of cloud innovation, creating distributed systems that power SharePoint and OneDrive for millions worldwide. You will have the chance to work in a full-stack environment on technically challenging cloud problems while influencing the roadmap and vision for your team and partner teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions for cloud-scale distributed systems.
• Solve complex technical problems, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Define new components while understanding service interdependencies and limitations.
• Explore enterprise system architecture, engineering best practices, and cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts for iterative product development.
• Collaborate effectively with product development and engineering teams.
• Maintain a proactive, result-oriented approach, constantly seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Key Technical Skills

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Azure, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Enterprise Architecture, Prototyping, Software Design, Debugging, Performance Optimization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience with strong coding skills in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages.
• Solid computer science fundamentals.
• Strong communication and cross-group collaboration abilities.

Preferred:

• Experience with Azure, Exchange, or other large-scale cloud and distributed systems.
• Curiosity to learn and apply new technologies.
• Proven ability to design for scalability and operational efficiency.

Why This Role is Exciting:

You’ll be part of a high-impact engineering team working on mission-critical, global-scale systems with the latest in cloud technology. Microsoft emphasizes work-life balance, growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture, making this an ideal role for engineers seeking both technical challenge and career development.