Optical Network Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Fiber team is seeking an Optical Network Engineer to join their mission-critical infrastructure team. This role is essential in designing, building, and operating Microsoft's Global Optical Network, which powers services like Azure, Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT.

As an Optical Network Developer, you'll be at the forefront of deploying and operating cutting-edge optical networking solutions, including Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) technology. You'll work with a talented team to develop global operations strategies, create automation platforms, and ensure day-to-day network operations run smoothly. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning to meet the growing demands of AI advancement.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the industry's brightest engineers, ensuring high network availability while pushing the boundaries of optical networking technology. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining operations tools, developing automation solutions, and participating in on-call rotations to maintain network reliability.

Microsoft offers an inclusive work environment with a growth mindset culture, where innovation and collaboration are key values. The role comes with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, investment options, and generous parental leave. You'll have the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement with up to 50% work from home, and the opportunity to travel 0-25% of the time.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical experience in network design and automation, with expertise in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, SQL, or RUST. You'll need excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills to work effectively in this team-oriented environment. This role is perfect for someone passionate about cutting-edge technology and ready to contribute to Microsoft's mission of empowering global connectivity.