Senior Software Engineer – AI Platform Development (Azure PostgreSQL)

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Are you passionate about building platforms that combine deep systems innovation and world-class developer experiences to power the next generation of AI-driven applications? Do you thrive at the intersection of database engineering, developer workflows, and scalable cloud platforms? If so, join us on a mission to transform Azure PostgreSQL into the premier platform for intelligent application development.

The Azure PostgreSQL Database Services team is building a world-class, AI-enhanced PostgreSQL platform, enabling developers to create, deploy, and scale modern GenAI applications with agility, intelligence, and confidence. We are looking for a senior engineer who can take ownership of core components, collaborate across product and engineering teams, and help deliver the building blocks that make Azure PostgreSQL the go-to platform for AI app development. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape systems and experiences that developers worldwide will depend on to build the future.

About the Team

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.

Required /Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Significant 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 internals.

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.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, and a collaborative, cross-functional mindset.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and building an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.

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.