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The Fiber Delivery Engineer joins the Cloud Interconnection + Acquisitions Team to build world-class network infrastructure. This role involves delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies for online services like Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Azure platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing technical expertise for diversity and internal routing, performing frontline project management with external suppliers, and tracking construction schedules for civils, permitting, and cable overpulls. The engineer will review fiber characterization results against core standards, produce as-build documentation and technical schematics, and conduct quality assurance inspections. Key skills and domain knowledge include ISP/OSP construction, Telecom Architectural, Optical Transport, WAN implementation, and photonics. The position requires managing risks using market intelligence while ensuring all fiber delivery segments meet specific technical standards.
Provide technical expertise and drawings for diversity, identification POE, and internal routing to termination points.
Manage external supplier construction schedules including civils, permitting, and cable overpulls.
Review fiber characterization results to ensure compliance with Microsoft Core Fiber Standards.
Produce as-build documentation including technical schematics and reports.
Identify project risks and produce mitigation options using market intelligence.
Conduct remote or on-site quality assurance inspections throughout the delivery phase.
Manage remediation activities with suppliers and independent third-party fiber characterization teams.
Communicate project status and produce reports for cross-functional teams and leadership.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (or equivalent).
At least 1 year of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (preferred).
At least 1 year of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects in the Telecom Industry (preferred).
At least 1 year of experience with ISP/OSP construction, Telecom Architectural, Optical Transport, and WAN implementation/troubleshooting (preferred).
Experience with network/optical engineering or photonics and workflow management (preferred).
Experience developing robust, scalable, and diversified operating procedures and strategies for Fiber Sourcing and Delivery segments (preferred).