Principal Systems Engineer – Power & Cooling

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is responsible for planning, building, and operating Microsoft's cloud infrastructure datacenters across the globe, powering the world's workloads across the cloud. We are seeking a principal Systems Engineer to join the CO+I Systems Technology team. This role focuses on enabling and leading innovative cooling and power technology for AI and compute infrastructure across both hardware and datacenter environments. You will lead the integration of cutting-edge technologies, scale new innovations, and drive the planning and reliability roadmap to enhance our datacenters' efficiency and sustainability.

In this pivotal role, you will be the technology leader and subject matter expert for innovative advanced cooling and power projects. You will gain valuable skills in advanced technology evaluation, planning, and execution, while collaborating with TPMs and technologists to solve complex challenges. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while making a tangible impact on the future of cloud technology.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

If you are committed to pioneering sustainable technologies and have a track record of successful innovation incubation, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be a catalyst for change, enhancing our datacenters' efficiency and leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Technical Leadership: Guide & champion innovative liquid cooling and power projects, from ideation to productization. Collaborate closely with data center and Hardware (HW) teams. Ensure alignment with Microsoft's sustainability and business goals.
• Identify and Drive Strategic Priorities: Propose and lead initiatives that change company strategy, programs, or processes, ensuring they drive significant business impact.
• Stay Current with Technology Trends: Monitor and analyze the latest developments in cloud technology and sustainability, identifying best practices, emerging trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as an Advocate and Evangelist: Leverage your expertise to serve as a technical advocate and thought leader, driving impact across solution areas and engaging with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Develop and Execute Strategic Plans: Orchestrate the execution of technology evaluation and strategic planning, partnering with teams across the company to track the efficacy of plans and drive long-term growth.
• Coordinate and Unify Initiatives: Collaborate with peers to ensure alignment and efficiency in delivering on technological and sustainability commitments, recommending and assessing initiatives and partnerships for technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage in Business Cadence: Participate in regular business cadence connections, sharing insights and collaborating with teams to drive accountability for key performance indicators.
• Foster Collaboration: Actively engage in cross-team orchestration, enhancing technological understanding and capabilities in partnership with peers, leading to increased awareness and knowledge across the organization.
• Represent Microsoft Externally: Represent Microsoft in external meetings and events, promoting the company's technology and sustainability initiatives.
• Champion a Culture of Innovation: Model and promote a culture of technological innovation and sustainability within the company through personal commitment, subject matter expertise, and forward-thinking approaches.
• Effective Project Management: Maintain oversight of concurrent projects, ensuring effective time management and prioritization, and flagging any risks to project deliverables.