Senior Software Engineer - Backend - Microsoft

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve a mission‑critical RTB platform handling millions of auction requests per second with strict latency requirements.
• Lead large‑scale refactoring and modernization initiatives to improve performance, scalability, and operational reliability.
• Design and implement experimentation infrastructure to enable rapid feature testing and data‑driven decision making.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with data, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust, high‑quality services.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience with deep expertise in low‑latency distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, and Go, with strong knowledge of gRPC, Kubernetes, and AWS services.
• Demonstrated success in large‑scale platform modernization and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for building reliable, high‑throughput systems.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities in a collaborative environment.