Microsoft

Principal Infrastructure Planner

Microsoft

Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelBachelors
Job Description

Collaborate with technology providers, understand their portfolios, drive requirements, partner with internal stakeholders in engineering and business groups and drive innovation into Azure’s next generation data centers. Collaborate with data center engineering teams, strategize, and project infrastructure needs 2-5 years in the future, influence next generation data center development, and develop recommendations and strategy that give a unique edge to Azure hardware infrastructure. Partner with advanced architecture teams in pathfinding and productizing emerging technology trends and innovation. Perform roadmap scenario modeling, financial modeling, and market analysis for the recommended HW platform, infrastructure direction, factoring in performance, features, cost, and time-to-market tradeoffs. Drive internal alignment on commodity technology platform plan of record. Recommend internal and external process improvements and excellence conversations cross functionally to ensure we have optimized processes and aligned across partner teams.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 10+ years industry experience in CPU, Memory or Storage technology development.

  • Deep Knowledge of cloud datacenter architecture and data center infrastructure

  • Experience working in HW Infrastructure Engineering Groups

  • Ability to work in an ambiguous business environment with competing business tasks.

  • Familiarity and previous experience developing programs through phase gate process

Required Skills
  • Project Management

  • Time Management Skills

  • TCO analysis

  • CPU architecture

  • Product Planning

  • Deep technical skills

  • Cloud datacenter architecture

Soft Skills
  • Detail Oriented

  • Driven and self-motivated

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Process Oriented

  • Verbal and Written Communication

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Infrastructure Planner in Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA is $128,000 to $157,000 per year. This range is based on the salary data of similar job titles from various employers. The actual salary will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the specific job role.

Additional Information
Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedJanuary 11th, 2022
Apply BeforeApril 11th, 2026
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