About the Role

Senior Cloud Network Engineer role at Microsoft Azure Fiber & AI team, focusing on optical network design, testing, and automation for AI systems. Responsibilities include leading development of optical components, conducting rigorous testing, and integrating AI-based software tools for network operations. This position requires expertise in optical technologies and network design with opportunities for technical and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Optical Network Design for AI Systems: Collaborate with stakeholders to design optical network components for AI applications.
• Optical Systems Testing and Validation: Conduct testing of optical transceivers and line systems using automation tools.
• Operational Efficiency: Integrate AI-based software tools into operations and change management frameworks.
• Project and Feature Leadership: Steer project plans for optical networking optimized for AI systems.
• Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI): Guide engineers, monitor systems, and restore services during issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 3-8+ years of technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• 1+ years experience in large scale Data Center Optics testing and qualifications, and 1+ year(s) of experience delivering fiber optical transceivers into data center production environments.
• 1+ years experience in IM-DD optical technologies, including PAM4 and NRZ signaling used in high-speed data center interconnects.
• Familiar with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet optics standards (e.g., 400G/800G DR4, FR4, LR4, SR4) and relevant compliance test specifications.
• 1+ years experience with optical transceiver characterization using instruments such as BERTs, high-speed oscilloscopes, and optical spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice to Have:

• Doctorate Degree with 3+ years, Master's with 6+ years, or Bachelor's with 8+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• 1+ year(s) experience delivering network designs into production and experience with live site accountability for a network.
• Expertise in Optical Performance Metrics: Deep knowledge of TDECQ, OMA, SRS, ER, and RIN.
• Proficiency in Optical Systems and Standards: Skilled in link budget analysis, dispersion/crosstalk management, and familiar with OIF, ITU-T, and IEC standards.
• Hands-on Experience in Reliability & Network Design: Experienced with Telcordia GR-468/GR-63 qualification testing, fiber network design, capacity planning, and automation.
• Advanced Troubleshooting & Technology Expertise: Ability to interpret OTDR, eye-diagram, and constellation traces; proficient in DWDM, CWDM, ROADM, OTN technologies.

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare