Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft in Prague, Prague, Czechia

Overview
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work on new SDKs that redefine how developers work and observe their services, inside Microsoft and beyond. If you're someone who loves the thrill of creating solutions that impact the world, enjoys cracking engineering puzzles to save millions of CPU cycles worldwide, and wants to help other engineers build their next big thing, you're in the right place.
There are high chances you already use one of our SDKs. Join the team and shape the future with your name in the Git log.
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
Develop a high-performing SDK leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
Understand, analyze, and translate engineering requirements into efficient and scalable SDK functionality.
Support and actively engage with SDK consumers, including the open-source community, fostering collaborative relationships and soliciting feedback.
Prove the SDK's value by reimplementing mission-critical services using the latest technologies and frameworks.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience.
Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Experience with telemetry and observability concepts.
Experience developing RESTful APIs.
Experience shipping large-scale, high-volume services.
Experience developing and maintaining services at global scale.
Experience designing and developing SDKs in C, C++, C#, or Rust.
Experience working with Open Telemetry.
Experience working with open-source communities and/or contributing to an open-source project.
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Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Czechia is Kč 1,338,000.00 - Kč 2,448,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/czech-republic-corporate-pay.html

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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Top skills: Agile Methodologies, APIs, Algorithms, Programming, Java, JavaScript, MySQL
Common previous titles: Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Developer, Software Engineer II, Technical Program Manager, Engineer, Tech, Technical, Senior Data Scientist, Solution Engineer