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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$85,400–$168,100 / yr
Posted
56 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $127k
$67k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Network Automation Engineer at Microsoft Azure’s WAN Team, you will join a dynamic group of engineers focused on designing and developing high-performance networking solutions for the global backbone network. Your daily tasks will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage network buildouts, testing automation tools, and providing technical guidance for maintaining physical hardware in production environments. You will also analyze capacity issues, recommend necessary modifications, and support incident management by diagnosing problems and participating in post-mortem analyses. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in networking and software development, with experience using automation tools and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell. This role offers significant opportunities for technical growth within Azure’s expanding network infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Designs reliable, scalable, and high-performance network features with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Implements test cases using existing automation tools to validate network devices and configurations.
  • Manages network buildouts by providing maintenance instructions to data center staff.
  • Analyzes capacity issues and recommends changes to hardware or components for improvement.
  • Supports incident management by diagnosing and triaging technical issues in production environments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
  • Experience in network design, development, and automation.
  • Ability to contribute to testing and validation of network devices.
  • Skills in managing incidents and participating in root cause analysis.
  • Capacity to work within a team on network buildouts and maintenance.
  • Knowledge in defining and implementing test cases with existing tools.

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