Software Test Engineer II – Azure Storage

30 October 2025
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OverviewMicrosoft Azure Storage is a highly distributed, massively scalable, and ubiquitously accessible cloud storage platform. Azure storage already runs at Exascale (storing Exabytes of data) and we will scale our designs over the next decade to support Zetta scale (storing Zettabytes of data). Within Azure Storage, the xDPU team is focused on bringing up the storage stack on DPU (Data Processing Units) based nodes to provide unmatched performance at lowest cost.

We are hiring an Software Test Engineer II to join us in developing and deploying DPU-based storage. As a Software Test Engineer II – Azure Storage on the Azure Storage team, you will do the validation of highly scalable, performant services that deliver highly reliable, secure and available access to storage running on DPU nodes. You will be involved in all phases of the storage lifecycle, design, implementation, test, deployment, and support. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, hone your technical leadership skills, and develop deep business acumen.

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. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years software industry experienceOR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experienceOR equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience with networking and/or storage testingOther 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:Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experienceOR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years software industry experienceOR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) experience with network (n/w) testing or storage testing tools such as Internet Protocol Performance Testing Tool (iperf) and Flexible I/O Tester (fio), features such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), file systems, snapshots, and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID).

1+ year(s) with scripting in Python, testing, and debugging. 1+ year(s) proficiency with Windows troubleshooting.

1+ year(s) of effective communication and collaboration skills. Software Quality Engineering IC3 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U. S.

is USD $100,600 – $199,000 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 $131,400 – $215,400 per year.


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