Critical Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is seeking a Critical Environment (CE) Platform Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform.

The position involves working with a global infrastructure portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers, supporting services for over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses across 90+ countries. The role focuses on operating CE infrastructure across unified global datacenters, managing demand planning and capacity utilization, and handling physical infrastructure including supply chain, hardware, power, security, and workflow teams.

As a CE Platform Engineer, you'll be part of a team that emphasizes automation, data-driven engineering, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with teams across Microsoft, learning from industry experts. The position offers flexible work arrangements with up to 100% work from home capability and requires 0-25% travel.

The role requires strong technical expertise in UNIX-based systems, configuration management, and enterprise-level infrastructure services. You'll be responsible for maintaining SLAs, ensuring security compliance, and providing 24/7/365 service support. The position offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities.

Microsoft emphasizes personal and professional development through Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings, and professional certifications. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and optimization in datacenter design and operations, making this an opportunity to impact global technology infrastructure while supporting Microsoft's position as a world-class cloud provider.