Principal Control Systems Architect

Overview

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Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Principal Controls Systems Architect in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Office of CO+I, you will be responsible for responding to future market and business requirements to innovate new data center control systems architectures and product solutions that enable new capabilities and improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of Microsoft's data center.

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 Microsoft's standards and specifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 data centers and 1 million servers, built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts supporting services for over 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 operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Microsoft'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.

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.

This role is located in one or more 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%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the control system architecture and engineering team in developing innovative and scalable systems and products for Microsoft's data centers.
• Define the system requirements, specifications, architectures, and interfaces for the products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, such as product management, software engineering, hardware engineering, networking, testing, and validation, to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the products.
• Manage the system integration, verification, and validation activities, including conducting prototype testing, field trials, and customer feedback sessions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to the system engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and trends in control systems and data center innovation.
• Embody our culture and values.

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