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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 and we need you as a **Fiber Delivery Engineer.**

As a **Fiber Delivery Engineer** on the Cloud Interconnection + Acquisitions (CI+A) Team you will contribute to building a world-class network infrastructure by working with Metro Dark Fiber, Long-Haul Fiber, subsea, and Lit Wave circuits. With a flexible workplace, you can work from home partially or fully and/or come to the office on an as needed basis.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a **Fiber Delivery Engineer** you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

+ Frontline project management for Inside Plant (ISP) optical fiber, Metro Dark Fiber, Waves, Long-Haul, OOB Circuit delivery by producing and maintaining schedules, reporting, and other project related tasks.

+ Accountability for communication with all peers and departments to insure proper project planning and maintenance of accurate cable records and updates.

+ Optical fiber test results analysis for Microsoft’s metro, regional fabric, and long-haul networks are delivered adhering to Microsoft Standards

+ Gather and provide feedback on lessons learned, best practices, and innovations on process/procedures and tools to improve efficiency and productivity.

+ Create, plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end project plans with stakeholders and teams to ensure on time delivery. Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders and other teams to drive resolution.

+ Enable structure, rhythms, and processes to comprehensively manage circuit delivery activities and critical dependencies required to ensure attainment of network demand commitments & achievement of targets.

+ Embody our culture and values .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years of experience in engineering and project management in the telecommunications industry

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 1+ year(s) experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years engineering experience in the telecommunications industry

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 4+ year(s) experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

+ 1+ years’ experience with AutoCAD and GIS solutions

+ Experience developing robust, scalable and diversified operating procedures and strategies for Fiber Sourcing and Delivery segments.

+ Demonstrative experience in partnering with external suppliers and internal cross functional teams by removing boundaries and solving complex Network Capacity Delivery matters.

+ Demonstrated experience in managing Fiber Outside Plant Projects, including Civils, Permitting/Wayleaves, and Inside Plant Projects

Technical Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 14, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .