Senior Cloud Network Engineer - Azure

Microsoft's Azure Fiber team is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to join their mission-critical infrastructure team. This role is central to Microsoft's global optical network infrastructure, which powers services like Azure, Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT. The position focuses on designing, deploying, and operating optical networking solutions, including cutting-edge Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) technology.

The role combines hands-on network engineering with automation development, requiring expertise in both optical networking and software development. You'll be working with advanced fiber technologies to support Microsoft's exponential growth in cloud services and AI demands. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure that directly impacts millions of users worldwide.

As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for developing automation platforms, ensuring network availability, and implementing innovative solutions to meet the increasing demands of AI workloads. The role requires a balance of technical expertise in optical networking and software development skills, with opportunities to work with the latest technologies in both domains.

The position is based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days per week in office. You'll be part of a global team working on critical infrastructure that supports Microsoft's most important services. The role offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology at a global scale.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about network engineering and automation, offering the chance to work on infrastructure that powers some of the world's most widely-used cloud and AI services. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to make a significant impact on Microsoft's global infrastructure.