At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, with Azure serving as the physical platform that underpins this mission. Azure Fiber is a critical component of Azure, dedicated to the design, buildout, and operations of the Global Optical Network. This network is the lifeline of connectivity, enabling seamless interaction with Azure and services like Teams, Xbox, Office, Bing, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT across the globe. With a focus on Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) and cable, Azure Fiber is preparing for exponential growth driven by continued Cloud success and new Artificial Intelligence (AI) demands, ensuring that every Microsoft customer can rely on our infrastructure for high-quality, secure, and reliable connectivity to all Microsoft services.

As a Principal Optical Network Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation optical network infrastructure, incorporating cutting-edge hollow-core and solid-core fiber technologies to meet the growing capacity and performance demands of AI-driven applications. You will be responsible for innovating deployment and operational strategies to ensure a highly available, scalable, and resilient network, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to evolve global operations and develop advanced automation platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise and a forward-thinking approach to deliver high-performance optical solutions that align with the future of AI networking.

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