Software Engineer II

Are you passionate about building systems at scale while shaping how developers and AI applications interact with data? Do you want to grow your skills across cloud-native architecture, PostgreSQL internals, and cutting-edge developer experiences? Join us on the Azure PostgreSQL team to work at the intersection of core database systems engineering, AI-native data capabilities, and developer tooling.

We are hiring Software Engineer II to help build the next generation of PostgreSQL as a cloud platform—one that powers mission-critical OLTP workloads, intelligent applications, and developer-friendly APIs and workflows.

About the Team

We are a fast-growing, highly collaborative team focused on:

• Advancing the state of the art in intelligent, cloud-native PostgreSQL
• Driving innovation in areas like vector indexing, semantic modeling, developer extensibility, and API design
• Delivering best-in-class developer experiences across VS Code, GitHub Copilot, and Azure services

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Shape how developers and AI systems interact with PostgreSQL at global scale
• Innovation: Work on foundational systems and frontier use cases at once
• Growth: Expand your expertise across databases, AI, and cloud platforms
• Culture: Join a team that values learning, ownership, inclusivness, and technical excellence

We embrace a high-performance, inclusive culture where systems craftsmanship, developer empathy, and bold experimentation come together to shape the future of PostgreSQL on Azure.

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. 

By applying to this position, you are being considered for multiple like positions within our organization for an invitation-only virtual Interview Day. Position specifics, including hiring team, location, and position details will be determined following the interview process.