This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft's cloud services. As a Principal Control System Engineer in the CTO Office of CO+I, you will be responsible for developing new innovative solutions for Microsoft's data centers including operations technology, automation systems, cooling technologies, and infrastructure systems. You'll be responsible for the design and integration of these through control systems that communicate with production software infrastructure. You will work closely with other engineers and customers to design, prototype, test, and deliver high-quality and reliable solutions that meet the performance, efficiency, and scalability requirements of Microsoft's cloud services.
Job Responsibility:
Own end-to-end control system architecture and technical direction for complex automation and infrastructure systems from concept through deployment readiness
Establish design principles, patterns, and standards that enable safe, scalable, and maintainable systems while supporting rapid product development
Lead system decomposition and tradeoff analysis, balancing performance, safety, availability, and long-term supportability
Drive safety-first system design, including leadership of hazard analyses and definition of protective functions
Act as the technical authority for complex & novel control challenges, providing guidance during development, integration, and system validation
Partner closely with operations, facilities, and safety stakeholders to ensure designs are deployable and supportable
Mentor and drive engineering excellence across the team through leading design reviews, coaching, and developing best practices
Influence product and platform roadmaps by articulating technical risks, architectural constraints, and system-level implications to leadership
Requirements:
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
OR equivalent experience
5+ years experience across multiple control systems technologies