Microsoft - Redmond, WA
posted 3 months ago
Cloud Operation & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud service. As a Senior Data Center System Architect in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Office of CO+I, you will be responsible for responding to future market and business requirements by designing new data center architecture and product solutions that enable new capabilities and improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of our data centers. You will work with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, and business partners to identify customer needs, generate innovative ideas, and deliver high-quality solutions. You will also collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure alignment with standards and specifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 data centers and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operation, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold us as a world-class cloud provider. In alignment with our values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 50%. Our 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.