Principal Technical Governance Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is seeking a Principal Technical Governance Mechanical Engineer to join their Datacenter Engineering team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the cloud datacenters that power Microsoft's global online services.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work as a global datacenter mechanical subject matter expert (SME), supporting Microsoft's datacenter Technical Excellence program worldwide. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical direction to both internal and external teams, requiring comprehensive knowledge of datacenter cooling equipment, strategies, and topology across Microsoft's global datacenter fleet.

This is a hybrid role with up to 50% work-from-home flexibility, based in key hub locations including Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, or Phoenix, AZ. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering (or equivalent with advanced degrees), with at least 5 years specifically in datacenter mechanical systems design. They should possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with minimal oversight.

Key responsibilities include leading weekly Mechanical SME meetings, developing strategic presentations for senior leadership, improving processes and documentation, and working cross-functionally to enhance Microsoft's mechanical design approach. The role requires innovative thinking to develop first-of-kind datacenter cooling solutions.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer to make a significant impact on Microsoft's global datacenter infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and a world-class team.