Job Description
At Microsoft Research, we are shaping the future of AI infrastructure by pursuing high-risk and high-reward programs that will define the next generation of AI platforms. Our work spans the full stack, models, systems, software, and hardware, and we partner with product teams across Microsoft to turn research breakthroughs into impact at scale. Through close collaboration with industry partners, the team bridges research and production, translating hardware innovation into working prototypes and manufacturable solutions for next-generation AI infrastructure. You will join a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of optics, electronics, photonics, packaging, networking, and AI system design. We are looking for an Optoelectronics Engineer to join our team and drive the co-design of optical and electronic systems at the intersection of photonics, integrated circuit design, and signal processing. In this role, you will help develop scalable, power-efficient connectivity solutions for next-generation data centre and AI systems, with a focus on co-packaged optics and advanced optical I/O technologies. You will have the unique opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with R&D teams, Azure product teams, and Tier-1 partners to translate research innovations into deployable systems. This role is primarily based in the United Kingdom. Remote working may be considered in exceptional circumstances, at the organization’s discretion and in accordance with business requirements and employment policies. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realise 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.
