Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is responsible for planning, building, and operating Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure datacenters across the globe, powering the world’s workloads across the cloud.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the CO+I Systems Technology team. This role focuses on enabling and leading innovative network technology for AI and compute infrastructure across both hardware and datacenter environments. You will lead the integration of cutting-edge technologies, scale new innovations, and drive the planning and reliability roadmap to enhance our datacenters' efficiency and sustainability.

In this pivotal role, you will be the leading technologist identifying and progressing network technologies at the data center space. Also expected to be and subject matter expert for network technologies with systems breadth from chip to Hardware (HW) to data center. You will gain valuable skills in advanced technology evaluation, planning, and execution, while collaborating with TPMs and technologists to solve complex challenges. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while making a tangible impact on the future of cloud technology.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

If you are committed to pioneering network technologies and have a track record of successful innovation incubation, we encourage you to apply.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

• This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.

• Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

• This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.

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

• Provide Technical Leadership:identify and guide innovative network technology projects, from ideation to productization.Collaborate closely with data center and HW teams.Understand roadmaps and intercepts and be strategic on technology impact and priorities.

• Foster Collaboration: Actively engage in cross-team orchestration, enhancing technological understanding and capabilities in partnership with peers, leading to increased awareness and knowledge across the organization.

• Building business cases: deep understanding of how to build business case for network techs including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Net Present Value (NPV), Return on Investment (ROI) and other methods. Showing the impact to the business

• Systems Mindset: be able to navigate the impacts of network tech from sw to chip and to the facility. And work closely with data center, Software (SW), and HW teams.

• Identify and Drive Strategic Priorities: Propose and lead initiatives that change company strategy, programs, or processes, ensuring they drive significant business impact.

• Stay Current with Technology Trends: Monitor and analyze the latest developments in cloud technology in the network space, identifying best practices, emerging trends, and opportunities for improvement.

• Act as an Advocate and Evangelist:Leverage your expertise to serve as a technical advocate and thought leader, driving impact across solution areas and engaging with stakeholders both internally and externally.

• Develop and Execute Strategic Plans: Orchestrate the execution of technology evaluation and strategic planning, partnering with teams across the company to track the efficacy of plans and drive long-term growth.

• Coordinate and Unify Initiatives: Collaborate with peers to ensure alignment and efficiency in delivering on technological and sustainability commitments, recommending and assessing initiatives and partnerships for technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

• Engage in Business Cadence:Participate in regular business cadence connections, sharing insights and collaborating with teams to drive accountability for key performance indicators.

• Represent Microsoft Externally: Represent Microsoft in external meetings and events, promoting the company’s technology and sustainability initiatives.

• Champion a Culture of Innovation: Model and promote a culture of technological innovation and sustainability within the company through personal commitment, subject matter expertise, and forward-thinking approaches.

• Effective Project Management:Maintain oversight of concurrent projects, ensuring effective time management and prioritization, and flagging any risks to project deliverables.

• Embody our culture and values .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Optics or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experienceo OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Optics or related field AND 3+ years of technical engineering experienceo OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Optics, or related field.

• 5+ years demonstrated deep understanding of differentserver and data centernetwork technologies.

• Proven experience of network systems and hardware reliability, operations, and productization.

• Hands on experience with network and switch technology.

• Knowledge of cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) network Hardware (HW) and architecture.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Optics, or related field AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Optics, or related field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Optics, or related field AND 3+ years of technical engineering experience.

• Involvedin industry thought leadership in network technologies for data center design and operations.And havea track record of influencing and understanding the network technology space. Be aware of tech trends and opportunities in the network space.

• Fundamental understanding of chip design, including Vary Large System Integration (VLSI), packaging,

• Proven experience in systems hardware testing, including development, execution, and debugging.

• Knowledge of server system architecture with hands-on experience in the integration, validation, and bring-up of Printed Circuit Board Array (PCBAs), hardware components, and systems.

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Server environments.

• Proven written and oral communication skills.

• Familiarity with network infrastructure.

• Experience deploying techs at scale

• Extensive experience leading and guiding complex network technology projects within large-scale data center environments.

• Ability to mentor and lead virtual teams.

• Track record of innovative problem-solving in cutting-edge technological contexts.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and influence executive-level stakeholders.

• Advanced certifications in relevant fields such as data center management, advanced network technologies, or cable deployments...

• Published research or patents in the fields

• Experience managing and implementing technological projects on a global scale, ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices.

Hardware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 12, 2024.

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