Cloud Network Engineer - Azure

Microsoft's Azure Fiber team is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer II to join their mission-critical infrastructure team. This role focuses on the design, buildout, and operations of Microsoft's Global Optical Network, which powers services like Azure, Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) and requires expertise in deploying and operating optical networking solutions.

The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, as you'll be responsible for developing global operations strategies and creating automation platforms. You'll work alongside top engineers to ensure network availability meets the growing demands of AI advancement. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact Microsoft's global infrastructure while working with the latest in optical networking and AI technologies.

This hybrid role is based in Dublin, Ireland, requiring 3 days per week in office with 0-25% travel. The position offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. As part of Microsoft's inclusive culture, you'll contribute to their mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in network engineering with strong automation skills, particularly in languages like Python, JavaScript, SQL, or RUST. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about large-scale infrastructure and emerging technologies to make a significant impact on global connectivity.