Microsoft Ramps Up Robotics for Enhanced Data Center Operations

Microsoft Corp MSFT is actively seeking a Hardware Automation Team Manager with expertise in robotics to enhance the automation of its data center operations. 

This development follows a recent outage at the company's Australia facility, attributed to inadequate staffing and automation failures. 

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The new role, based in Redmond but offering the flexibility of complete remote work, commands a salary ranging from $133,600 - $256,800, with higher pay scales for positions in San Francisco and New York, the Register reports.

The selected candidate will be instrumental in forming a specialized team focused on data center operations automation, ensuring enhanced safety and efficiency. 

The role requires a candidate with over three years of hands-on experience in automation and robotics for hardware equipment, coupled with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Industry experts have noted a growing interest in robotic assistance for data center management, driven by the escalating operational expenses associated with personnel costs.

Microsoft's initiative is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, with other companies also exploring robotic automation for data center operations. 

The tech giant is also exploring solutions like powering data centers with small nuclear reactors, indicating a comprehensive approach to addressing operational challenges and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.

Previous reports indicated Azure data centers operating with limited server capacity amid a global supply shortage. Microsoft's struggle to fill its data centers with hardware comes after a surge in cloud demand since the pandemic.

Price Action: MSFT shares traded lower by 0.41% at $331.26 on the last check Tuesday.

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