Leads research on Physical AI and robotics, including robot learning and motion planning for manipulation, developing algorithms and sharing findings through publications and collaboration.
About this role
This Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation role manages commissioning of new data-centre capacity for lease projects in Japan, primarily the Tokyo metro, with support for the wider NEA region. It coordinates engineers, construction and operations teams, vendors and client representatives.
Work includes commissioning scope and schedules, site inspections, QA/QC, test procedures, issue resolution and progress reporting. The manager oversees vendors, aligns delivery with the infrastructure roadmap and develops commissioning scripts. Travel and relocation to the defined location are required.
Applicants need seven years of relevant technical engineering experience, or a relevant degree/diploma plus five years. The role separately requires at least five years each in data-centre construction or commissioning, construction work, and electrical/mechanical test equipment. Commissioning, QA/QC, project management, data-centre operations, critical power/mechanical systems and Microsoft workplace tools are required, as are business-level Japanese and English and the specified background checks. Commissioning and safety qualifications and PMP are preferred.
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