Datacenter Telecom Architect (AI/GPU Focus)

Microsoft Corp.

City of Westminster

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&CI) Datacenter Engineering seeks a Principal / Senior Telecom Engineer to lead telecom infrastructure for Microsoft's global datacenters, with a focus on AI/GPU readiness. You will guide design standards, OSP, fiber, and campus fiber distribution while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will manage Basis of Design to IFC, oversee construction administration, review telecom designs, drive issue resolution, and ensure quality and

Qualifications

Master's degree in Telecom Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field with advanced technical experience or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with extensive experience.
Demonstrated experience leading large capital projects, datacenters, or other complex infrastructure environments.
Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure including copper, structured cabling, fiber optic networks, OSP/ISP, and campus distribution.
Experience managing A/E firms through design development, review cycles, and construction administration.
Experience leading infrastructure design for GPU-based computing environments and telecoms architecture.
Experience with outside plant (OSP) infrastructure including utility coordination and space planning.
Experience coordinating telecom requirements with civil, site development, and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers and partners to oversee telecom design from Basis of Design to IFC and manage Construction Administration through handover for new DC projects.
Support telecom design and oversee multiple concurrent datacenter solutions aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Manage A/E firms and consultants through design development, reviews, and construction administration support.
Drive consultant accountability and timely resolution of telecom design comments and issues.
Review ISP, SCS, and OSP designs for alignment with Microsoft requirements and operational needs.
Identify risks, gaps, and coordination issues and drive timely resolutions with stakeholders.
Support remote construction teams and participate in site visits to ensure quality and progress.
Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, design coordination, and project execution consistency.