Senior Optical Network Development Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Fiber team is seeking a Senior Optical Network Developer to join their mission-critical infrastructure team. This role focuses on the design, buildout, and operations of the Global Optical Network, which powers services like Azure, Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT. You'll work with cutting-edge Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) technology and be responsible for deploying and operating optical networking solutions. The position involves developing automation platforms, ensuring network reliability, and collaborating with top engineers to meet the growing demands of AI advancement.

As a senior engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing global operations strategies and handling day-to-day network operations. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, requiring expertise in optical networking, automation, and software development. You'll be part of an on-call rotation and will need to respond to incidents while maintaining high network availability.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in optical transceiver design and testing, along with strong programming skills in languages like Python, C#, or Rust. You'll need to demonstrate problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a customer-first mentality. This remote position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work on technology that powers Microsoft's global infrastructure.

Microsoft provides an inclusive work environment and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.