Principal AI Network Architect

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission.

• Spearhead architectural definition and innovation for next-generation GPU and AI accelerator platforms
• Drive system-level integration across compute, storage, and interconnect domains
• Partner with silicon, firmware, and datacenter engineering teams
• Cultivate deep technical relationships with silicon vendors, optics suppliers, and switch fabric providers
• Evaluate and articulate tradeoffs across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and signal integrity domains
• Frame decisions in terms of TCO, performance, scalability, and deployment risk
• Lead design reviews and contribute to PRDs and system specifications
• Shape the direction of hyperscale AI infrastructure
• Engage with standards bodies, influence component roadmaps, and drive adoption of novel interconnect protocols and topologies

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
• OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in designing AI backend networks and integrating them into large-scale GPU systems

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Savings and investments
• Discounts on products and services
• Opportunities to network and connect

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