[Hiring] Principal Datacenter Design Strategist @Microsoft

Role Description

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s (MS) cloud business. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

The role of the Principal Datacenter Design Strategist, for the Global Datacenter Engineering (GDCE) Strategy team, requires interpersonal, communication, graphics, and organizational skills. The candidate shall have the ability to self-direct with a background in critical facility design, architecture or engineering, and operational requirements with an emphasis on datacenter building design, master planning, systems analysis, systems integration, cooling, network, and power distribution.

The Principal Datacenter Design Strategist will:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Microsoft to develop advanced datacenter infrastructure conceptual designs and prototype innovative technologies related to Microsoft’s datacenter portfolio.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for the delivery of the Datacenter building, power, cooling, telecom, and controls to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter requirements globally.
• Oversee the execution of multiple datacenter conceptual design efforts concurrently.
• Evaluate operational impacts, deployment, and implementation challenges associated with design implementation for both Microsoft Owned facilities and Lease sites.
• Support team objectives, business processes, and cross-group collaboration efforts with GDCE Strategy.

The GDCE Strategy Principal Datacenter Design Strategist works directly for the Director of Global Datacenter Engineering’s Strategy organization located in Redmond, Washington and supports the strategic delivery of data center projects worldwide.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
• OR equivalent experience

Requirements

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
• This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience
• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience
• OR equivalent experience

Benefits

• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year.
• In specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Company Description

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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