Senior Systems Engineer, Liquid Cooling

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders each day. Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is responsible for planning, building, and operating Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure datacenters across the globe, powering the world’s workloads across the cloud.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Liquid Cooling - to join the CO+I Systems Technology team. This role focuses on enabling innovative cooling and power technology for AI and cloud infrastructure across both hardware and datacenter environments. You will lead the integration of cutting-edge technologies, scale new innovations, and drive the planning and reliability roadmap to enhance our datacenters' efficiency and sustainability.

In this pivotal role, you will be the technology lead and subject matter expert for innovative liquid cooling and power projects. You will gain valuable skills in advanced technology evaluation, planning, and execution, while collaborating with Technical Program Management and technologists to solve complex challenges. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while making a tangible impact on the future of cloud technology.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of 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 datacenter 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.

If you are committed to pioneering sustainable technologies and have a track record of successful innovation incubation, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be a catalyst for change, enhancing our datacenters' efficiency and leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.

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 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 100%.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Leadership: Guide innovative liquid cooling and power projects, from ideation to productization, ensuring alignment with Microsoft’s sustainability and business goals.
• Identify and Drive Strategic Priorities: Propose and lead initiatives that change company strategy, programs, or processes, ensuring they drive significant business impact.
• Stay Current with Technology Trends: Monitor and analyze the latest developments in cloud technology and sustainability, identifying best practices, emerging trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as an Advocate and Evangelist: Leverage your expertise to serve as a technical advocate and thought leader, driving impact across solution areas and engaging with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Develop and Execute Strategic Plans: Orchestrate the execution of technology evaluation and strategic planning, partnering with teams across the company to track the efficacy of plans and drive long-term growth.
• Coordinate and Unify Initiatives: Collaborate with peers to ensure alignment and efficiency in delivering on technological and sustainability commitments, recommending and assessing initiatives and partnerships for technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage in Business Cadence: Participate in regular business cadence connections, sharing insights and collaborating with teams to drive accountability for key performance indicators.
• Foster Collaboration: Actively engage in cross-team orchestra