Simulation Engineer

$127,200 - $208,800/Yr

Microsoft - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Redmond, WA

Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Datacenter Simulation Expert at Microsoft, you will play a crucial role in optimizing datacenter operations through advanced modeling and simulation techniques. This position involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the performance of Microsoft's extensive global datacenter infrastructure, which supports a wide range of online services. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining simulation models, analyzing performance data, and providing actionable insights to improve efficiency and sustainability in datacenter operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining datacenter models and simulations to analyze and optimize datacenter operations
• Applying advanced statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in datacenter performance
• Collaborating with operations, design, and automation teams to implement data-driven improvements in datacenter operations
• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and standards for datacenter modeling, simulation, and performance analysis
• Conducting rigorous testing, validation, and verification of simulation models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to industry standards
• Integrating real-world data sources into simulation models for enhanced accuracy and realism
• Analyzing simulation output data to extract meaningful insights and recommendations for process optimization or decision-making
• Performing scenario analysis and optimization studies using simulation models to identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, or performance enhancement
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of simulation models, methodologies, and results
• Preparing detailed reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and clients

Requirements

• Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years data-science experience OR equivalent experience
• 1+ years' experience calibrating simulation models with real data
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Nice-to-haves

• Strong background in advanced modeling and statistics for large-scale projects
• Proficiency using linear models, Monte Carlo simulations, or discrete event simulations
• Experience with datacenter design tools, automation technologies, and performance analysis tools
• Familiarity with hierarchical models, knowledge graphs, Digital Twins, or IoT implementations
• Prior experience with reliability engineering or advanced time series analytics

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Mental health days
• Gym membership