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Posted date: Jan 16, 2026
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $188,900
Range: $119,800 - $258,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Work location type: 3 days / week in-office
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. 
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will fulfill a technical role for Microsoft as a global datacenter mechanical subject matter professional. This role will involve supporting Microsoft’s datacenter Technical Excellence program and projects globally. The successful candidate will be required to set and provide global technical direction for internal DCE mechanical subject matter professionals and external consultants. This role will require broad knowledge of datacenter cooling equipment, associated cooling strategies, and overall topology for Microsoft’s global fleet of datacenters. Additional responsibilities will require the candidate to:
Provide consistent and strong leadership with advanced communication skills.Manage multiple, concurrent initiatives with minimal oversight.Support weekly Mechanical SME meetings with deployment teams to set direction and align priorities.Develop presentations and communicate frequently with senior leadership on strategic direction and technical subject matter.Develop and continually improve existing processes, procedures, and documentation.Work cross functionally with multiple stakeholders to deliver and continually improve Microsoft’s overall Mechanical design approach.Work effectively with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and facilitate cross-group collaboration and stakeholder alignment.Exhibit personal integrity with a methodical and detail-oriented work ethic.Exercise sound engineering judgement to develop first of kind and innovative datacenter cooling solutions from inception to deployment.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.Ability to present using the MS office suite; MS word, MS excel and MS PowerPointAutoCAD, REVIT & BIM capabilityLicensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical EngineeringManagement of internal customer requirements and design.Experience designing complex mechanical engineering systems in datacenters.Deep understanding of HVAC load calculations and psychometrics. Advanced knowledge of industry standards, building codes and regulations.In-depth understanding of datacenter cooling technologies, large cooling plant and distribution system design, and detailed knowledge of PUE and WUE models.Ability to perform equipment reviews including factory witness testing.Ability to lead teams of internal and external engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments.Candidate required to possess strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards, including technical report writing. Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Mechanical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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