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Hardware Engineering IC3

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In short

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation is hiring a Hardware Engineering IC3 to design and deliver telecommunications infrastructure for its datacenter portfolio. This role involves supporting telecommunications design reviews, project delivery, construction support, and continuous improvement initiatives for physical infrastructure and fiber optic cabling systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and review of telecommunications designs from Basis of Design (BOD) through Issue for Construction (IFC).
  • Support review of copper cabling, fiber optics, hyper-scale connectivity (including connectivity for CPU/GPU deployments), ISP, SCS, and OSP infrastructure designs.
  • Support construction administration activities and assist with resolution of design-related issues during project execution.
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, suppliers, and consultant teams to support successful project delivery.
  • Assist with review of telecommunications design packages, specifications, schedules, and bill of materials.
  • Participate in project meetings, site visits, field reviews, and cross-functional coordination activities.
  • Support technical evaluations of fiber optic backbone systems, structured cabling infrastructure, and optical connectivity solutions.
  • Support telecommunications engineering activities associated with datacenter infrastructure projects.
  • Participate in fiber architecture evaluations, testing methodologies, commissioning activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and SMEs to develop technical expertise in telecommunications systems, copper and fiber infrastructure, and datacenter deployment practices.
  • Support development and maintenance of telecommunications standards, engineering guidance, and best practices.
  • Support engineering reviews, standards implementation, and design quality initiatives across the datacenter portfolio.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience
  • Equivalent experience
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check required

Desired Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
  • Equivalent experience
  • 3-5+ years of telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, or datacenter engineering experience.
  • Experience with optical communications, photonics, fiber optic systems, telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling systems, or mission-critical environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply complex technical concepts across telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, and datacenter engineering environments.
  • BICSI RCDD or DCDC certified.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards including BICSI Standards, TDMM, RUS Standards, ANSI/IEEE/IEC, NFPA, NEC, and applicable building codes.
  • Familiarity with fiber and copper testing methodologies, optical connectivity, and structured cabling systems.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical or complex infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated technical curiosity and desire to develop deep fiber expertise.
  • OTDR, insertion loss testing, MPO/MTP experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year.
  • Base pay range in San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
#hardware engineering#datacenter engineering#telecommunications#fiber optics#structured cabling
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Remote

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Qualification

Master, Bachelor, Doctoral

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