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The next decade of cloud computing and artificial intelligence will require breakthroughs not only in compute and software, but also in the physical infrastructure that connects datacenters, regions and customers worldwide. Azure Fiber is developing transformative hollow-core fiber technology that is already being deployed and operationalized across the Azure Network. This is groundbreaking technology that is redefining the performance, efficiency and scale of future Azure infrastructure.\nAzure Fiber’s Hollow-core fiber has demonstrated compelling performance advantages in networks across all the early field deployments and currently carries production traffic across Azure regions. The next challenge is to establish the technologies, qualification frameworks and operating models required to deploy it at hyperscale. As Principal Cloud Network Engineer for HCF Deployability, you will define the end-to-end technical strategy for this transition, resolve complex and ambiguous engineering challenges spanning multiple organizations, and drive decisions that shape Azure’s network infrastructure for the coming decade. This role offers a rare opportunity to make hollow-core fiber a foundational technology for future Azure infrastructure.\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.\nResponsibilities\nOwn the end-to-end deployability strategy for hollow-core fiber, aligning research, engineering, qualification, deployment and operational priorities across Azure organizations and establishing measurable outcomes for hyperscale adoption.\nDefine research roadmaps; identify technical barriers; establish qualification methodologies;\nPartner with hollow-core fiber research and development teams to translate the requirements and capabilities of future fiber generations into deployability, qualification and operational requirements for Azure networks.\nLead and influence internal and external research programs across themes such as, hollow-core fiber deployment, advanced jointing technologies, automated splicing, OTDR and reflectometry innovation, fault localization, network operations, repair methods, qualification and reliability science.\nBuild relationships with third-parties, universities, laboratories, suppliers and equipment vendors;\nGuide work on new techniques for splicing, field repair, monitoring and diagnostics, influencing standards and industry best practices;\nEffectively communicate recommendations to senior engineering leadership. \nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nDegree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR equivalent experience.\nDemonstrable experience in at least one of these for optical fibre; Splicing and jointing, Testing (OTDR and fault finding), Qualification and reliability, Deploying and installing fibre networks.\nExperience leading a research or development programme that moved a new optical fibre, cable, connectivity or test technology from the lab towards a product or field deployment, working with external partners such as universities, research labs or suppliers.\nOther Requirements:\nAbility to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.\nThese requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience delivering network designs into production and experience with live site accountability for a network.\nExperience developing quality management programs.\nExperience in converting research or prototype test methods into production equipment with appropriate throughput, reliability, serviceability, safety, data integrity and operational controls.\n\nExperience with one or more of the following: hollow-core fiber, optical transport systems, deployment engineering, advanced characterization methods, standards activities, supplier management, research commercialization.\nExperience in characterising optical fibres (hollow-core fibres would be a plus), fibre components or optical cable. \nCloud Network Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across United Kingdom is £ 93,500.00 - £ 161,800.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.\nFind additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft 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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