Principal Cloud Network Engineer

Azure Cloud & AI infrastructure is at the forefront of the next industrial revolution. The Azure Fiber & AI team designs, builds, and operates the Global Optical Network—the backbone of connectivity for Azure services, Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT worldwide.

As a Principal Cloud Network Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in expanding and operating solid core and hollow core fiber networks. You'll lead development and implementation of components and systems from design through deployment, focusing on innovative technologies like Silicon Photonics (SiPho), Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), and Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) optics for AI.

The role involves spearheading development of AI-driven network management, quality monitoring and improvement software. This highly visible position sits in an area of significant investment for Microsoft, offering substantial growth opportunities. You'll work at the cutting edge of the AI network revolution, combining infrastructure design with AI-based network operations tools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading optical systems testing and validation
• Integrating AI-based software tooling into operations
• Acting as a Designated Responsible Individual
• Steering project and release plans for AI-optimized optical networking
• Ensuring highest quality fiber & optical assets

Required qualifications include advanced degree in relevant field plus extensive experience in network design and optical systems. The role offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment options.

This position represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud and AI infrastructure while working with cutting-edge optical and AI technologies at global scale.