Software Engineer II (AI Platform Development (Azure PostgreSQL)

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Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world.

Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture.

Within Azure Data, the databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings.

Are you an engineer eager to grow your skills while working on meaningful projects that sit at the intersection of databases, AI, and developer experience? Are you excited to learn from experienced mentors, contribute to real-world platform code, and help shape how developers build applications on PostgreSQL in the cloud? We are looking for a Software Engineer who is curious, driven, and ready to contribute to our mission of making Azure PostgreSQL the best platform for AI-powered application development. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape systems and experiences that developers worldwide will depend on to build the future.

We are a fast-growing, highly collaborative team committed to advancing the future of intelligent database systems and empowering developers. Our work spans deep innovation in the PostgreSQL engine, AI-optimized indexing and search, scalable APIs, developer experiences, and cloud platform integrations. We believe that innovation happens at the intersection of systems craftsmanship, developer empathy, and bold experimentation. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence drive extraordinary outcomes.

We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade services, APIs, or developer platforms.
• Strong technical fundamentals in distributed systems, concurrency, cloud-native architecture, or database

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

• Passion for building outstanding developer experiences and empathy for developer workflows.
• Experience with database systems (PostgreSQL or others), indexing, or AI/ML-driven data access patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and open-source communities.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and building an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.
• Growth mindset and a desire to contribute, learn, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Other 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.

• 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.
  • Architect intuitive, scalable APIs, SDKs, and extensibility layers that bring advanced database and AI capabilities into the hands of developers.
  • Create seamless developer experiences by integrating PostgreSQL services with modern development tools, frameworks, and cloud platforms accelerating application development on Azure PostgreSQL.
  • Partner closely with database engine engineers, product managers, and developer advocates to translate developer needs into deep system and platform innovations.
  • Design and deliver high-quality interfaces, SDKs, samples, and documentation that make building AI-powered applications on PostgreSQL accessible, powerful, and joyful.
  • Engage with open-source communities, technology partners, and developer ecosystems to amplify impact, gather feedback, and inform platform evolution.
  • Champion a developer-first mindset while advancing technical excellence, scalability, and innovation across the stack from database internals to developer workflows.