Microsoft Azure Fiber is leading the next revolution in optical fiber technology. The implementation of Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) technology is set to become pivotal to the future of Azure’s Global Optical Network. Azure Fiber is positioned for significant expansion, emphasizing Hollow Core Fiber and Cable. This growth is propelled by the continuous success of Cloud Services and the increasing demand in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The development and deployment of HCF technology will ensure that every Microsoft customer benefits from our infrastructure's high-quality, secure, and reliable connectivity to all Microsoft services.

The advanced R&D team at Azure Fiber, Romsey (UK) is seeking exceptional candidates to work on the development and manufacturing of the next-generation Hollow Core Fibers. Leveraging demonstrated technology, you will contribute in first person to designing highly innovative fabrication approaches and will demonstrate robust and reliable upscaled processes for glass preform manufacturing and high-volume fiber drawing. You will work in the world’s first, fully dedicated Hollow Core fiber fabrication facility in Romsey, UK and you will contribute to defining the new state-of-the-art for fiber fabrication equipment. You will join a focused team of R&D scientists and engineers and work in close cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, test, production, and application teams to successfully transfer products into volume manufacturing. This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of optical fiber research.
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