Senior Cloud Network Engineer - Azure Fiber & AI

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Are you passionate about shaping the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with state-of-the-art optical networking technologies? Do you dream of connecting GPUs and CPUs with high-speed optical links to create the next generation of computing power for every person and every organization around the world? If so, this role is the perfect fit for you. You will architect and deploy optical networking systems for AI, collaborate on global network strategy, guide optical networking technology innovation, and develop auto control and management platforms to make the network accessible, reliable, and self-healing.

This role offers opportunities for career growth in optical networking tailored for AI applications, and you’ll benefit from a flexible work environment with partial remote work and on-site lab collaboration as required.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees collaborate with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• Optical Network Design for AI Systems:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to determine customer requirements for optical networking in AI systems. Lead the design and development of optical network components, focusing on optical direct-detection and coherent technologies, to meet customer and technical requirements. Create design documents detailing the architectural blueprint for optical solutions optimized for AI applications.
• Testing and Validation:
  Conduct rigorous testing and validation of optical systems and components. Use automation to establish test cases, identify gaps in coverage, and ensure transceivers’ high-performance compatibility with AI applications.
• Code Implementation and Optimization:
  Develop, optimize, debug, and refactor code for management and automation of optical networks, emphasizing scalability and efficiency in AI-driven environments.
• Project and Feature Leadership:
  Apply expertise in coherent and direct-detection optical technologies to steer project and release plans in coordination with project managers and stakeholders, aligning plans with AI-optimized optical networking goals.
• Operational Readiness and Incident Management:
  Act as the Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) during on-call rotations, respond to incidents with significant customer or business impact, troubleshoot, deploy fixes, and coordinate with multiple teams. Implement automation to prevent recurrence and contribute to postmortem reviews.
• Telemetry and Data Analysis:
  Monitor telemetry for AI-optimized optical networks and leverage data analytics to detect patterns and issues, informing product and service improvements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Stay current with trends in optical networking and AI, applying new knowledge and best practices to improve availability, reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years of technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years of technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in lab testing and bringing designs to production

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check at hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years of experience in…