Responsibilities (Text Only)
1. Lead the design and development of AI Store capabilities in Azure PostgreSQL, including vector search, semantic indexing, and AI-optimized database features to power the next generation of intelligent applications.
2. Architect intuitive, scalable APIs, SDKs, and extensibility layers that bring advanced database and AI capabilities into the hands of developers.
3. Create seamless developer experiences by integrating PostgreSQL services with modern development tools, frameworks, and cloud platforms, accelerating application development on Azure PostgreSQL.
4. Partner closely with database engine engineers, product managers, and developer advocates to translate developer needs into deep system and platform innovations.
5. Design and deliver high-quality interfaces, SDKs, samples, and documentation that make building AI-powered applications on PostgreSQL accessible, powerful, and joyful.
6. Engage with open-source communities, technology partners, and developer ecosystems to amplify impact, gather feedback, and inform platform evolution.
7. Champion a developer-first mindset while advancing technical excellence, scalability, and innovation across the stack, from database internals to developer workflows. Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications (Text Only) Required/Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND solid technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade services, APIs, or developer platforms.
3. Strong technical fundamentals in distributed systems, concurrency, cloud-native architecture, or database internals.
4. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications
1. Backend or platform engineering experience building cloud-scale services or developer ecosystems.
2. Passion for building outstanding developer experiences and empathy for developer workflows.
3. Experience with database systems (PostgreSQL or others), indexing, or AI/ML-driven data access patterns.
4. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and open-source communities.
5. Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, and a collaborative, cross-functional mindset.
6. Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and building an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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