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Datacenter Engineering Telecom Engineer - AMER

Microsoft

Location

United States

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/4/2026

Compensation

$102,100 - $219,200 per year

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Job description

The role is part of Microsoft's Cloud Operations and Innovation team, specifically within the Datacenter Engineering group. The successful candidate will focus on supporting the design and delivery of telecommunications infrastructure for Microsoft's datacenter portfolio. This includes working closely with engineering partners and contributing to design reviews and project delivery activities. The position emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement in telecommunications systems.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields with 2+ years of technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • 3-5+ years of telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, or datacenter engineering experience is preferred.
  • BICSI RCDD or DCDC certification is preferred.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards including BICSI Standards, TDMM, RUS Standards, ANSI/IEEE/IEC, NFPA, NEC, and applicable building codes.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and delivery of telecommunications infrastructure for Microsoft's datacenter portfolio.
  • Assist with telecommunications infrastructure design reviews, design documentation, and standards implementation.
  • Support development and review of Statements of Work (SOWs), design documents, and bid packages.
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, suppliers, and consultant teams to support successful project delivery.
  • Participate in project meetings, site visits, field reviews, and cross-functional coordination activities.

Benefits

  • Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.

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