Senior Critical Environment Battery Monitoring System Engineer

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 and we need you as a Senior Critical Environment Battery Monitoring System (BMS) Engineer.

As a Senior Critical Environment Battery Monitoring System Engineer, you will become the technical cornerstone for our datacenter battery monitoring systems, offering essential support during global deployments and serving as the definitive expert for intricate technical dilemmas. You will strategically manage the lab environment to mirror production standards and collaborate effectively with security and partner teams to foster continuous enhancement and robust security of our systems, driving operational excellence. This opportunity will allow you to harness your problem-solving acumen, set pioneering standards, and craft innovative security solutions, propelling your expertise in datacenter battery monitoring systems to new heights. Embrace the future where your technical acumen is crucial, and the freedom to work from home propels you to thrive in a role that aligns seamlessly with your career goals and personal life.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Senior Critical Environment Battery Monitoring System Engineer you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize 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. 

Governance and standardization:

• Act as a technical resource during global BMS deployments, providing expert troubleshooting as needed.
• Address and solve complex technical issues that arise, enhancing system reliability and performance.
• Implement global standards and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Stay current in industry knowledge, driving adoption of new solutions and innovation within the BMS program.

Collaboration and testing:

• Oversee the lab BMS deployment for testing, troubleshooting, and alignment with production standards.
• Partner with security on BMS application review and drive resolution of security findings with BMS supplier.
• Collaborate with partner teams to improve system design, interactions between technology layers, and support infrastructure, improving reliability and availability.

Other:

• Embody our culture and values.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, service engineering, systems engineering or industrial controls
  • 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:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field AND 6+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, service engineering, systems engineering or industrial controls
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field AND 8+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, service engineering, systems engineering or industrial controls 
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years technical experience working with large-scale cloud or distributed systems.  
• Experience with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of at least four of the following applications required: Eaton Foreseer Battery Monitoring System (FBMS), Schneider Electric PME, Vertiv Alber BXE, BTech BVM, CellWatch NDSL, Generex BACSViewer, Iconics Gen64, PowerShield 8 Link.
• Experience with automating functions like scripting, SQL queries, and/or MS Flow highly desired but not required.
• Experience with managing budgets, submitting purchase orders, and project management.

Service 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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.