Senior Optical Network Development Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Fiber team is seeking a Senior Optical Network Development Engineer to join their mission-critical infrastructure team. This role is central to the design, buildout, and operations of Microsoft's Global Optical Network, which powers essential services like Azure, Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including Hollow Core Fiber (HCF), as Azure Fiber prepares for exponential growth driven by Cloud success and AI demands. You'll be responsible for deploying and operating optical networking solutions, developing automation platforms, and ensuring high network availability.

As a senior engineer, you'll collaborate with top talent to develop global operations strategies, create automation solutions, and handle day-to-day network operations. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, requiring expertise in optical networking, software development, and automation.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and generous time off. Microsoft's inclusive culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for professional development.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers passionate about large-scale infrastructure, automation, and emerging technologies. You'll have the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide while working with the latest advancements in optical networking and AI technologies.