Senior Optical Systems Architect

6 days ago


Mountain View, California, United States Microsoft Corporation Full time

Empower Microsoft's cloud growth with cutting-edge hardware and systems designs. As a Principal Hardware Architect – Optical Technologies, you will drive the adoption of emerging optical technologies into AI-centric datacenters, focusing on SerDes, optical transceivers, and circuit switches.

About the Role

This position is part of the Leading-Edge Architecture Pathfinding (LEAP) team within the Strategic Planning and Architecture (SPARC) organization in Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure (AHSI). The LEAP team is at the forefront of systems architecture and technology pathfinding, spanning compute, memory, storage, network, and system interconnects.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate alternative interconnect technologies and identify innovative ways to apply them to new systems architectures.
  • Quantify the value of optical technologies and prioritize them for future datacenter usages.
  • Recommend product intercept strategies based on comprehensive trade-off analysis of optical technology options.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • A background in computer and systems architecture with exposure to AI or HPC systems.
  • Skilled in partnering and influencing architects, hardware engineers, software leads, and executives.
  • Ability to manage through ambiguity and articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What We Offer

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $161,600 - $286,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Microsoft is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

About Microsoft

Micrsofot Corporation empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is built on values of respect, integrity, and accountability.



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