Sr. Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Texas, Irving | |
| 7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map) | |
 Sep 26, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe eBPF Tools Team (Azure Linux) builds open-source observability for cloud-native and Azure workloads. We maintain Inspektor Gadget (CNCF) to transform low-level Linux kernel signals into actionable insights across AKS and other Open Source and Microsoft platforms. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who wants to make deep kernel observability approachable, safe, and scalable for a wide range of production environments. As a Senior Software Engineer on the eBPF Tools Team, you will design and build core components of Inspektor Gadget and its ecosystem with a primary focus on AKS scenarios and a scope that extends to other Open Source and Microsoft platforms . You will write high-quality Go and eBPF code, evolve image-based gadgets, enhance Kubernetes/AKS enrichment, and create integration pathways that help partner systems and customers consume kernel insights at scale. You'll collaborate across Azure Linux, AKS, and internal product teams and contribute upstream to advance open observability. 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.
Responsibilities Design and implement Go services and eBPF programs that power Inspektor Gadget's gadgets, enrichment pipeline, and developer APIs-prioritizing reliability, performance, and usability on AKS.Advance image-based gadgets (OCI) and operators; improve data interfaces and integration points for AKS and additional platforms.Optimize for scale: reduce agent footprint, improve enrichment fidelity (pods/nodes/services), and ensure smooth operation on large multi-node clusters.Collaborate with AKS, Azure Linux, and partner teams on priorities and roadmaps; contribute upstream to relevant open-source communities (eBPF, Kubernetes, observability).Act as DRI for components/services as needed-own outcomes and drive investigations and improvements when issues arise in high-impact customer and partner scenarios. | |