Senior Cloud Network Engineer - Azure Fiber & AI

Are you passionate about shaping the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with state-of-the-art optical networking technologies? Microsoft is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer for Azure Fiber and AI to architect and deploy optical networking systems for AI applications.

In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing specialized optical network components, focusing on optical direct-detection and coherent technologies. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and create comprehensive design documents for AI-optimized optical solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading optical network design for AI systems
• Conducting rigorous testing and validation of optical systems
• Developing automation code for network management
• Acting as DRI during on-call rotations
• Monitoring network telemetry and performing data analysis
• Staying current with optical networking and AI trends

The ideal candidate will have:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience in network design and automation
• Expertise in coherent and direct-detection optical technologies
• Proven track record of bringing designs to production

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time off. The position offers hybrid work arrangements with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

Join Microsoft's mission to empower global AI infrastructure through cutting-edge optical networking. This role offers exceptional career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving technological field, with the chance to make significant impacts on global-scale AI systems.