Senior Software Engineer - Storage (C/C++)
Microsoft (company site, opens in a new tab)8+ yrsHyderabadOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 40–65 LPA
Posted on 10 Sept
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About This Role
- Own end-to-end resolution of complex Windows storage kernel issues escalated from top-tier enterprise customers, including debugging memory dumps, ETW traces, and cluster logs.
- Design, implement, and deliver reliability and security fixes for Windows storage stack components—NTFS, ReFS, S2D, WSFC, CSV, StorPort miniport, and file system filter drivers.
- Develop diagnostic tooling and automated regression suites; engage directly with customers and coordinate with Microsoft Security Response Center for vulnerability disclosures and patch delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field AND 8+ years software engineering experience with deep expertise in Windows kernel-mode development using C/C++.
- Hands-on experience with Windows storage driver stack (StorPort miniport, storage filter, file system minifilter) and strong knowledge of Windows kernel fundamentals and debugging with WinDbg.
- Experience with NTFS/ReFS on-disk structures, WSFC quorum models, Cluster Shared Volumes, Storage Spaces Direct architecture, and clustered storage connectivity protocols (SMB Direct, iSCSI, NVMe-oF).
- Proven ability to handle high-urgency customer escalations (ICMs/CritSits), perform crash dump analysis, and deliver fixes through Windows servicing pipeline.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced Windows kernel engineer focused on storage subsystem reliability and security with deep domain expertise in clustered and hyper-converged storage technologies.
- Able to analyze complex distributed/storage failure scenarios via detailed kernel debugging, diagnostic data, and log analysis, working effectively with enterprise customers under pressure.
- Skilled in driving fixes end-to-end including code ownership, technical reviews, collaboration with security teams, and mentoring engineers in a high-impact enterprise software environment.