Network Engineer II

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
117 days ago
Closes
Aug 30, 2026

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Similar $157k
This role $152k
$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $129,331–$183,706 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Network Engineer II

Join our HPC/AI team as a Network Engineer where you will contribute to the design and management of advanced networking infrastructure for large-scale AI training within Azure Cloud. Your daily tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure network deployments, managing incidents through root cause analysis, and performing rigorous testing on network devices and configurations. You will also monitor network telemetry to identify issues proactively and provide guidance to datacenter staff on maintaining physical hardware securely. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in electrical or optical engineering, computer science, or IT, with experience in network design and automation. Familiarity with Azure Cloud and proficiency in scripting languages such as Python are highly valued for this role that demands expertise in handling complex AI training environments at scale.

What you'll do

  • Performs testing and validation of network devices, firmware, and configurations.
  • Triages, troubleshoots, and repairs live site issues with minimal disruption to customers.
  • Monitors network telemetry to identify patterns revealing errors and unexpected problems.
  • Provides instructions for securely repairing, replacing, and maintaining physical network hardware.
  • Defines and implements test cases using existing automation tools, exposing coverage gaps.
  • Supports management of incidents by diagnosing and triaging issues during on-call duties.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field plus 1 year of network design and automation experience, or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
  • Proven ability to manage secure network deployments and collaborate across teams for infrastructure support.
  • Experience in using machine-readable definitions for deployment management and incident resolution.
  • Strong skills in testing and validating network devices, firmware, and configurations with existing tools.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting live site issues and participating in postmortem analysis processes.
  • Knowledge of network components, features, and problem management tools to minimize customer disruption.
  • Ability to provide instructions for securely maintaining physical network hardware and improving deployment processes.

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