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Define technical strategy for enabling AI models and hardware on the Maia platform, and lead cross-stack investigations to improve performance, scalability, and reliability. | Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, at least six years of technical engineering experience, strong C++ or Python expertise, and experience diagnosing issues across models, software, and hardware. | Overview The Maia Model Enablement team owns the end-to-end technical work required to bring frontier AI models onto Microsoft's AI accelerators and make them successful in production. Our work spans model enablement, performance optimization, serving capabilities, validation infrastructure, hardware bring-up, and cross-stack debugging. We are looking for a Prinicipal Software Engineer who enjoys defining technical direction and solving complex, end-to-end systems challenges at the intersection of AI models, software, and hardware. Successful engineers combine deep technical expertise, strong systems thinking, and sound technical judgment to identify high-impact investments, align teams around durable solutions, and improve model enablement as a capability. At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Define and drive the technical strategy required to enable new AI models, model architectures, and hardware generations on Maia. Lead complex cross-stack investigations spanning models, serving systems, infrastructure, and hardware, driving resolution of systemic technical challenges. Drive platform-wide improvements in performance, scalability, and serving capabilities that benefit multiple models and future hardware generations. Create durable automation, validation, and engineering systems that improve the speed, reliability, and repeatability of model enablement across the organization. Align model, software, infrastructure, and hardware teams around shared technical direction, execution plans, and long-term platform investments. How We Work We work across the entire software stack, from model architectures and serving systems to infrastructure and hardware interactions. The problems we solve evolve throughout the lifecycle of both models and hardware platforms. Engineers on the team regularly become effective in new domains and develop deep expertise when needed. We rely heavily on measurement, experimentation, automation, and AI-assisted engineering workflows to move quickly and scale our impact. We partner closely with model, software, and hardware teams to deliver production-ready solutions. Success Looks Like Multiple generations of models and hardware can be enabled more quickly because of architectural, platform, or process improvements you have driven. Performance, scalability, and reliability improvements benefit broad classes of workloads rather than individual deployments. Recurring technical challenges are transformed into reusable platform capabilities rather than repeatedly solved as one-off issues. The organization is better prepared to adopt future hardware generations because of investments made ahead of need. Maia model enablement becomes faster, more predictable, and more scalable across teams and workloads. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 6+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C++, or Python, 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. Additional or preferred qualifications: Understanding of modern AI model architectures, inference systems, performance optimization, and serving stacks. Experience diagnosing and resolving complex problems that span models, software, systems, infrastructure, and hardware. Experience enabling software on new hardware platforms, accelerators, or large-scale systems through activities such as bring-up, performance characterization, hardware-software debugging, or platform enablement. Experience leveraging modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted workflows, automation, and agents, to improve productivity and accelerate technical investigation. Demonstrated ability to identify high-impact technical investments, drive them from concept through production, and create durable capabilities that improve how engineering work is performed. Technical judgment and experience leading cross-team technical initiatives across complex and ambiguous problem spaces. Ability to balance immediate delivery needs with long-term platform strategy and architectural direction. #AIInfra Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.

You would enable and optimize AI models on Microsoft's accelerators, diagnose software-hardware issues, and build automation and validation infrastructure. | The role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, at least four years of technical engineering experience, C++ or Python proficiency, and AI/ML framework or hardware-enablement experience. | Overview The Maia Model Enablement team owns the end-to-end technical work required to bring frontier AI models onto Microsoft's AI accelerators and make them successful in production. Our work spans model enablement, performance optimization, serving capabilities, validation infrastructure, hardware bring-up, and cross-stack debugging. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex, end-to-end systems challenges at the intersection of AI models, software, and hardware. Successful engineers combine deep technical expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to quickly become effective in new domains while driving measurable impact in production. At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Bring new AI models and model architectures to Maia. Diagnose and resolve issues across software, systems, and hardware layers. Improve performance, scalability, and serving capabilities for production AI workloads. Build automation, validation infrastructure, and engineering systems that accelerate model onboarding. Partner across model, runtime, infrastructure, and hardware teams to remove obstacles and deliver production impact. How We Work We work across the entire software stack, from model architectures and serving systems to infrastructure and hardware interactions. The problems we solve evolve throughout the lifecycle of both models and hardware platforms. Engineers on the team regularly become effective in new domains and develop deep expertise when needed. We rely heavily on measurement, experimentation, automation, and AI-assisted engineering workflows to move quickly and scale our impact. We partner closely with model, software, and hardware teams to deliver production-ready solutions. Success Looks Like A new model architecture can run correctly on Maia. Production models achieve performance, scalability, and reliability targets. Bottlenecks are identified and resolved regardless of where they exist in the stack. New hardware generations become usable by model teams. Model onboarding becomes faster, more repeatable, and less operationally intensive. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 4+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C++, or Python, 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. Additional or Preferred qualifications: Understanding of modern AI model architectures, inference systems, and performance characteristics. Experience working with AI/ML frameworks, runtimes, or serving stacks such as PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, vLLM, TensorRT-LLM, or similar technologies. Experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues across software, systems, and hardware layers. Familiarity with performance analysis, distributed systems, accelerator architectures, or large-scale production services. Experience enabling software on new hardware platforms, accelerators, or large-scale systems through activities such as bring-up, performance characterization, hardware-software debugging, or platform enablement. Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools, agents, skills, and workflow automation to accelerate software development, debugging, code maintenance, investigation, and engineering productivity. Proficiency in software development with languages such as Python, C++, or equivalent technologies. #AIInfra Software 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.

Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud and AI solutions, lead technical discovery, mentor engineers, and guide delivery of production-ready software. | Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, 8 to 15 years of technical engineering experience depending on degree level, programming proficiency, and AI or LLM solution experience. | Overview In the Microsoft Frontier Company, you won’t just build software; you’ll deliver real outcomes for some of the world’s most complex organizations. We are a global team of world-class engineers who have been working in a Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) model for more than a decade, embedding directly within customer teams to solve their toughest challenges, side-by-side, and shipping production-ready solutions in days, not months. As a Technical Architect, you will bring strong software design and engineering expertise, building reliable systems and production-ready services that turn ideas and data-driven insights into scalable solutions. You’ll work in small, multidisciplinary crews alongside data scientists, product managers, and domain experts, owning the full lifecycle from design through to deployed solutions. Our work is powered by AI, applying the mindset and tooling across the entire development lifecycle to move from idea to production in days while maintaining the highest standards of security, quality, and trust. This role offers the opportunity to: Build reliable, production-ready systems and services that turn ideas into scalable solutions Ship engineering work that directly influences business strategy and customer outcomes Collaborate with leading global organizations across industries Apply the latest advancements in AI and software engineering to solve problems at scale 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. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Security and responsible engineering: Design, build, and ship secure software by default; apply Microsoft security and privacy practices, threat modeling, and safe deployment patterns to protect customers and the Microsoft cloud. Lead discovery with customers and stakeholders: Partner with customer engineering teams and domain experts to understand business goals, constraints, and success measures; translate them into clear technical requirements and solution approaches. Deliver end-to-end solutions: Architect and implement cloud and AI solutions—from prototype to production—using modern engineering practices (code reviews, testing, CI/CD, observability) and partnering closely with Microsoft product teams and partners. Move fast with quality: Use iterative delivery to de-risk technical decisions early, improve reliability through automation, and continuously learn and adapt as customer needs evolve. Drive measurable customer impact: Deliver solutions that meet agreed success metrics, support adoption, and enable customer teams through coaching, knowledge transfer, and clear documentation. Build reusable, scalable assets: Create reference implementations, frameworks, and best-practice patterns that can be reused across customers and contribute to the broader Microsoft ecosystem. Lead through ambiguity: Navigate complex, fast-changing problem spaces (especially in AI) and guide teams toward pragmatic decisions that balance value, feasibility, compliance, and risk. Collaborate across disciplines: Work effectively with product, design, data science, security, and operations partners; create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives improve outcomes. Technical leadership and mentoring: Set technical direction, unblock teams, and mentor engineers through design reviews and hands-on guidance; influence senior stakeholders by communicating tradeoffs and recommendations clearly. Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs) Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role’s job duties. Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs) Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Experience designing, deploying, and operating AI or LLM-based solutions, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented approaches, model tuning, evaluation, data quality, performance monitoring, and use of cloud AI platforms Familiarity with deploying and operating AI systems in production environments Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end. Understanding of model evaluation, data quality, and performance monitoring Experience using cloud AI platforms (Azure ML, OpenAI, or similar) Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25% #FDE #MicrosoftFrontierCompany Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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.

Lead a central CAD software team developing shared tool stacks and automation frameworks for SoC and IP design, and guide DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-based EDA workflows. | Requires a relevant bachelor's or postgraduate degree, several years of engineering experience, strong programming or scripting skills, and expertise in silicon design flows and DevOps. | Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission. The Microsoft Silicon Engineering and Solutions Team is seeking a passionate and driven software engineer to be a technical leader for our central software team. This team drives state-of-the-art converged solutions, software tools, DevOps workflows and automation to support silicon design areas such as RTL & VIP Design, Design Verification, Validation, DFT, Emulation, PD Handoff and IP integration. #SCHIE Responsibilities In the Senior CAD Software role, you will: Be a leader in a central CAD Software team that develops a common tool stack to internal SoC and IP designs. Lead technical strategy and execution for CAD DevOps workflows, including CI/CD, cloud-based EDA environments, and automation frameworks. Lead software practices within the CAD Software team. Work in close collaboration with the CAD Hardware and Compute infrastructure teams. Design software solutions and documentation that scale to a large user base. Be in your domain and act in partnership with the execution team. Work with stakeholders across the Microsoft Silicon groups to collect software requirements. Develop, enhance, and integrate CAD Flows and automation for organization-wide use. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screening: Microsoft Cloud Background Check. This position is required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Qualifications: MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. 6+ years of software development experience. Knowledge of common programming paradigms, including object-oriented and functional programming. Proven leadership skills with a track record of influencing stakeholders. Proficiency in industry-standard programming and scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, and C/C++, with Python preferred. Demonstrated ability to independently own, maintain, and drive complex software projects. Knowledge of software development practices and software design patterns. Experience owning and driving the end-to-end software development lifecycle for multiple complex projects. Well-rounded understanding of silicon design tools, flows, and methodologies. Expertise in Azure environments, Azure security, and DevOps concepts. Experience with continuous integration systems and practices. Understanding of computer architecture and CPU/SoC design principles. Experience with design and verification execution, flows, and supporting infrastructure. Silicon 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.

Lead technical strategy for virtual platforms and silicon architecture, define reusable modeling frameworks, drive firmware bring-up, and mentor engineering teams. | Requires a relevant bachelor's or postgraduate degree, substantial technical experience, and proficiency in C/C++, SystemC/TLM-2.0, and virtual-platform technologies. | Overview Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Join Microsoft Azure s Firmware Center of Excellence to define the future of pre-silicon software development for Microsoft custom silicon. This Principal Modeling Architect is a cross-program technical leader who solves hard system-level problems, establishes scalable architecture and engineering patterns, and then transitions execution ownership to development teams and other engineers for long-term delivery. Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Strategy Lead resolution of complex system-level challenges spanning virtual platforms, firmware, silicon architecture, validation infrastructure, software enablement, and hybrid execution environments. Define architectural direction for SystemC/TLM-based virtual platforms supporting multiple generations of Azure silicon. Identify technical risks, technology gaps, and scaling challenges across programs, then drive practical solutions that can be adopted by multiple teams. Establish engineering standards, modeling practices, reusable frameworks, debug strategies, and validation approaches that improve quality and reduce duplicated effort. Cross-Program Architecture and Influence Work across multiple silicon programs as a shared technical leader and subject matter expert. Define reusable platform capabilities across Azure hardware initiatives rather than creating one-off project-specific implementations. Influence silicon architecture, firmware readiness, validation methodologies, and platform bring-up strategy through early technical engagement. Drive alignment across architecture, design verification, firmware, operating system, emulation, prototyping, and platform teams without relying on direct authority. Modeling and Firmware Enablement Design and develop SystemC/TLM-2.0 models for complex SoC subsystems including PCIe, memory, boot infrastructure, compute clusters, interconnect, and platform services. Develop and debug low-level firmware and validation software running on virtual platforms. Support firmware bring-up activities including UEFI, Windows Boot, PCIe initialization, platform enumeration, early driver enablement, and operating system integration. Debug complex interactions spanning hardware, firmware, operating systems, virtualization environments, simulation infrastructure, host systems, and modeling frameworks. Analyze and optimize simulation performance, scalability, usability, and debug productivity across large SoC and multi-SoC environments. Hybrid Platform Strategy Contribute to architectural integration of virtual platforms with emulation and prototyping systems including ZeBu, HAPS, Helium, Palladium, and Protium. Help define Microsoft s long-term hybrid development strategy by combining simulation, emulation, and prototyping technologies to scale pre-silicon software development and validation capacity. Partner with DV, firmware, architecture, and platform teams to determine where virtual models, emulation, FPGA prototyping, and hybrid flows provide the most value. Mentorship and Organizational Scale Mentor engineers through design reviews, architecture guidance, technical coaching, and hands-on problem solving. Prototype, prove, and de-risk complex solutions before transitioning ownership to development teams for long-term execution. Build organizational capability by enabling all engineers to understand, maintain, and extend solutions after initial architecture direction is established. Raise engineering quality by promoting reusable, maintainable, scalable solutions rather than short-term fixes. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience 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. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding OR equivalent experience. 3+ years experience leading technical projects beginning-to-end. Experience developing complex software systems using C/C++. Experience in firmware, systems software, silicon development, virtual platforms, or pre-silicon development environments. Experience working across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries. Experience leading technical projects from architecture through delivery. Experience debugging, root-cause analysis, and technical problem-solving skills. Experience with SystemC and TLM-2.0 modeling. Experience with Synopsys Virtualizer, Arm Fast Models, Cadence Helium, or similar virtual platform technologies. #AHSI #SCHIE Firmware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.

Lead firmware, silicon, and hardware investigations, drive root cause analysis, and improve firmware diagnosability and fleet reliability. | Requires a relevant bachelor's or postgraduate degree, deep firmware and system-debugging expertise, and cross-functional technical leadership. | Overview Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. We in SCHIE’s Firmware Center of Excellence create the foundational firmware that powers the Microsoft Cloud. Our firmware lights up millions of servers and racks across the globe, enabling users to do everything from running blogs to crunching through powerful AI algorithms. We’re a growing team of diverse, talented & passionate engineers inventing and delivering technology to light up the “world’s computer!” We are working on the next generation hardware/firmware for server, silicon and rack infrastructure with a focus on innovation in firmware technology to secure Azure infrastructure for Microsoft and their customers. We believe that a robust firmware infrastructure leads to incredibly powerful computing experiences—if you believe this too, we need you! We are seeking a Principal Firmware Debug & Dev Engineer. #azurehwjobs #SCHIE Responsibilities Drives product quality from bring-up to deployment partnering with cross organizational teams. Lead critical, ambiguous investigations spanning firmware, silicon, boards, OS, drivers, and fleet infrastructure; drive evidence-based root cause and corrective action. Guide firmware architecture and implementation decisions that improve error reporting, crash capture, recovery, diagnosability, and reliability. Establish reusable approaches for telemetry quality, failure classification, fleet-scale correlation, reproducibility, and regression prevention. Lead with AI data-science-assisted debug methods, with evaluation of accuracy, false positives, engineering usefulness, and data-handling controls. Define diagnostic readiness and knowledge-transfer expectations with component teams before deployment and broader fleet adoption. Influence cross-team priorities and mentor engineers while remaining directly engaged in difficult technical problems. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Other Qualifications: 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. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Qualifications: 12+ years of technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years of technical engineering experience OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience. Experience System/Silicon debug, firmware development in C or C++ and validation using scripting for engineering automation. Experience leading cross-functional silicon/system investigations and delivering firmware or debug from Power-on/Bring-up into deployed products. Experience defining firmware/software diagnostics or observability and using telemetry or automated analysis to resolve complex system failures. Experience with SoC architecture, platform initialization, memory subsystems, PCIe or other low-level interfaces, and OS/RTOS concepts such as scheduling, interrupts, and concurrency. Experience with firmware security, error reporting, crash capture, recovery, and reliability mechanisms. Experience with silicon/platform bring-up, lab debugging, and deployment of reusable diagnostics or regression coverage. Experience applying Python, KQL/SQL or equivalent analysis tools, statistical methods, or AI-assisted diagnostics to fleet failure analysis, with evaluation of evidence quality and false positives. Experience influencing cross-product engineering priorities, mentoring technical leaders, and turning investigation findings into firmware or platform design improvements. Firmware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.

Lead embedded firmware development and investigate complex hardware, silicon, and software interactions, building analysis tools and automation to identify root causes and drive fixes. | Requires a technical bachelor's degree or equivalent education and at least five years of experience, with strong firmware development, system debugging, and cross-layer investigation skills. | Overview Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. We in SCHIE’s Firmware Center of Excellence create the foundational firmware that powers the Microsoft Cloud. Our firmware lights up millions of servers and racks across the globe, enabling users to do everything from running blogs to crunching through powerful AI algorithms. We’re a growing team of diverse, talented & passionate engineers inventing and delivering technology to light up the “world’s computer!” We are working on the next generation hardware/firmware for server, silicon and rack infrastructure with a focus on innovation in firmware technology to secure Azure infrastructure for Microsoft and their customers. We believe that a robust firmware infrastructure leads to incredibly powerful computing experiences—if you believe this too, we need you! Microsoft's first-party (1P) Firmware team is seeking a Senior Firmware & System Debug Engineer for future MAIA and Cobalt products from silicon bring-up through production fleet operation. You will lead embedded firmware development, investigations across firmware, silicon, hardware, operating systems, and drivers; develop debug capabilities and telemetry-analysis capabilities; and apply automation, data science, and AI-assisted tools to accelerate root-cause analysis at scale. We are looking for someone with demonstated experience with firmware development, debug, technical investigations and identifying fixes. #azurehwjobs #SCHIE Responsibilities Lead embedded firmware development, debug and fixes for silicon/SOC issues. Own complex investigations into firmware crashes, boot/reset failures, hangs, memory corruption, and hardware/software interaction issues across MAIA and Cobalt. Correlate firmware logs, silicon error records, crash dumps, OS/driver traces, configuration, and fleet telemetry to isolate failure mechanisms. Develop reproducible experiments and targeted diagnostic firmware or tooling to test hypotheses and distinguish firmware defects from silicon, hardware, or software causes. Build scalable analysis and triage automation, including failure bucketing, signature detection, cohort comparisons, and regression detection. Apply statistical analysis and AI-assisted methods to prioritize investigations and reduce manual analysis, validating results against independent evidence. Drive mitigations and permanent fixes with component owners; verify effectiveness through regression testing and post-deployment telemetry. Convert investigation findings into improved instrumentation, test coverage, troubleshooting guidance, and mentoring Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience 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. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience. 8+ years of professional experience in embedded-system design, development, integration, validation, or system-level debugging. Experience with cross-layer root-cause analysis of firmware, silicon, or system failures using logs, crash dumps, or telemetry. Experience reading and debugging C/C++ firmware, together with scripting experience for automation or engineering-data analysis. Experience with system-level debug and validation of complex embedded systems, including boards, FPGA, emulation, or simulation environments. Experience managing production or fleet issues through mitigation, root cause, corrective action, and post-deployment verification. Experience with PCIe, memory subsystems, I2C, SPI, or other low-level platform interfaces. Experience with silicon bring-up, firmware initialization, and lab or source-level debug tools such as JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers. Experience building automated diagnostic, test, or CI/CD pipelines and regression coverage. Experience using Python, KQL/SQL or equivalent tools, and statistical methods for telemetry analysis, failure-signature grouping, or cohort comparisons. Experience evaluating or applying AI-assisted tools to log/crash analysis, anomaly detection, or evidence-backed triage. Experience mentoring engineers, documenting troubleshooting methods, and collaborating across firmware, silicon, hardware, OS, and fleet teams. Firmware 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.

Lead cross-organizational programs integrating AI into silicon and systems development workflows while setting strategy, governance, and operational improvements for Azure fleet infrastructure. | Requires a bachelor's degree, 6+ years in engineering or technical program management, 3 years of cross-functional project management, and eligibility for a Microsoft Cloud Background Check and export-control compliance. | Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission. Our mission is to make enterprise-scale AI easier to adopt by giving teams the platforms, guidance, governance, and foundational capabilities they need to build secure, responsible, and scalable solutions. We work across Silicon and Systems engineering teams as both a strategic partner and enabler, bringing together customer needs, technology, data, and AI best practices. In this Principal Technical Program Manager role, you will help shape priorities and drive cross-organization Silicon and Systems programs that turn these capabilities into meaningful business impact. A Principal Technical Program Manager in our SPACE TPMO team will help establish SPACE as a trusted AI partner and enabler for SCHIE, driving Silicon, platforms, governance, best practices, and cross-domain capabilities needed to deliver secure, responsible AI at enterprise scale as integral part of Silicon and Systems Development in support of the Azure Fleet objectives. #SCHIE Responsibilities The position entails collaborating with Silicon, Firmware, System and Software Engineering teams at SCHIE to comprehend their requirements for data analytics, AI/ML applications, and internal tools, with a focus on enhancing daily operations efficiency and scalability. Lead multiple, interdependent, cross‑organizational programs, operating with significant ambiguity and owning outcomes that directly impact SCHIE strategy and execution. Drive cross-functional programs that integrate AI capabilities into silicon development workflows, spanning areas such as architecture, design, verification, validation, and silicon bring-up. Define and influence product, platform, and organizational strategy, driving innovation and establishing scalable processes and standards adopted across SCHIE. Leverage AI tools to create professional reports, dashboards, program collateral, and other artifacts that improve the tracking, facilitation, and communication of program objectives, deliverables, risks, and outcomes. Mentor and sponsor senior TPMs, set quality bars for program management, and raise the standard of TPM execution across the organization. Own end‑to‑end governance, risk management, and delivery for mission‑critical initiatives, creating mechanisms that enable predictable execution at scale. Represent SCHIE internally and externally, shaping strategy and culture. Serve as a trusted partner to senior and executive leaders, driving alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and long‑term investments across organizations. Establish repeatable operating models, metrics, and decision frameworks that improve execution efficiency and enable SCHIE teams to scale effectively over time. Ensure program objectives are understood and met, adapting plans as needed. Champion diversity, inclusion, and Microsoft values in all aspects of program leadership. Conduct thorough analysis of business and technical requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and align with program goals. Working alongside the Software engineering team, you will be responsible for co-developing the technical strategy and predictable program roadmap for internal customers. Act as a liaison for clarifying requirements and facilitating communication between stakeholders and development teams. Coordinate end-to-end project schedules, including semester plans, milestones, timelines, and releases, ensuring adherence to established processes. Interact with business users to triage, prioritize, and address feedback within your domain. Define success criteria and foster relationships for implementing features in complex cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment across organizations. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screening: Microsoft Cloud Background Check. This position is required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years’ experience in engineering, technical program management, data analysis, silicon development or product development. Experience owning strategy and execution for large‑scale, cross‑organizational programs with executive stakeholders. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field. Ability to build durable program management mechanisms, standards, or platforms adopted across multiple teams or organizations. Technical depth to engage in architecture discussions, design tradeoffs, and technical decision‑making with senior engineers. Understanding of Silicon and System development lifecycles, milestones, and interdependencies sufficient to drive accurate planning and risk management at scale. Experience setting quality bars, mentoring senior TPMs, or raising program management standards across an organization. Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.

Leads customer success programs for defense-industry accounts, advising executives and coordinating resources to align Microsoft technology adoption with customer mission objectives and business value. | Requires a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, significant customer success, solution delivery, or consulting experience, U.S. citizenship, and passing a Microsoft Cloud background check. | Overview Overview: Join Microsoft’s U.S. Public Sector Industries Defense Industrial Base (DIB) team – where mission meets innovation. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Operating Unit (OU) is a strategically critical organization with a bold mandate: to consolidate, simplify, and accelerate Microsoft’s presence across the DIB ecosystem. This ecosystem includes more than 100,000 organizations spanning aerospace, manufacturing, cybersecurity, mission systems, and advanced research – commercial enterprises that directly support U.S. Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and other mission‑based intelligence and civilian organizations. Our role is to help these customers modernize with confidence – securely adopting and scaling Microsoft technologies to meet mission outcomes, regulatory requirements, and long‑term operational resilience. We partner with customers from strategy through execution, enabling secure, scalable platforms that drive significant business value and trusted outcomes. Within the DIB OU, the Customer Success Unit (CSU) is responsible for ensuring customers realize the full value of their Microsoft investments. The CSU works closely with sales, partners, and delivery teams to accelerate consumption, improve customer health, and deliver measurable outcomes across complex, regulated environments. We are seeking a Customer Success Account Manager (CSAM) to lead customer success strategy and execution for some of Microsoft’s most complex and strategically important DIB customers. This is a senior individual contributor role with enterprise‑level scope, high autonomy, and significant impact. By applying to this role, you may be considered for multiple positions at the same career stage within the DIB CSU. Role Overview: As a CSAM, you are the strategic owner of customer success for your assigned DIB accounts. You build deep, trusted relationships with customer executives, technical leaders, and internal stakeholders, aligning Microsoft solutions and services to customer business priorities and mission objectives. You lead the planning, orchestration, and execution of customer success programs – driving adoption, accelerating consumption, improving operational health, and proactively mitigating risks and blockers. You operate as a trusted advisor, influencing customer strategy and internal execution without direct authority, while ensuring accountability to outcomes. This is a non‑people‑manager (IC) role with enterprise‑level scope and responsibility, designed for senior professionals who thrive in high‑complexity, high‑trust environments. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Customer Relationship Management Build and coach engagement strategies across customer, partner, and internal stakeholder ecosystems. Develop and support executive level‑ relationships with customer technical, business, and mission leaders. Expand relationships beyond existing support engagements by leading outcome based‑ conversations aligned to customer priorities. Influence and challenge senior internal stakeholders to align resources and actions to customer needs. Partner with Account Teams to co-own‑ customer success plans and contribute to integrated account strategies. Customer Success Leadership Lead the strategic execution of customer success planning, program governance, and customer facing‑ reviews. Orchestrate Microsoft delivery resources to drive adoption, accelerate value realization, and improve customer operational health. Proactively identify, monitor, and mitigate actual and potential blockers to consumption using data insights and customer feedback. Lead escalation management and communications for complex delivery challenges, ensuring clarity, accountability, and resolution. Hold accountability for consumption milestones, adoption outcomes, retention, and long term‑ customer health. Technical Relevance and Solution Alignment Understand and align Microsoft solutions and technical capabilities (e.g., Azure, Modern Work, Dynamics) to customer needs and mission priorities. Identify complex customer scenarios (e.g., multi-cloud, ISV, partner‑ led‑, global subsidiaries) and collaborate with technical specialists to architect solutions. Leverage knowledge of customer platforms and Microsoft’s roadmap to enable secure digital transformation. Strengthen Microsoft’s competitive position by articulating platform value relative to point solutions. Operational Excellence and Collaboration Drive disciplined execution through structured planning, prioritization, and predictable delivery. Partner across sales, engineering, support, and partners to ensure consistent customer experience and outcomes. Use data, telemetry, and feedback loops to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement. Model Microsoft’s culture and values while operating with integrity, accountability, and customer obsession. Capabilities and Skills Required Upon Hire and Critical/Important Accelerating Consumption, Usage, and Value Realization Driving Customer Health and Operational Excellence Executive Relationship Building and Influence Data Analysis and Insight Driven Decision Makin‑g Business Acumen and Financial Literacy Consultative Engagement and Stakeholder Orchestration Negotiation, Storytelling, and Executive Communication Additional Strengths Change Leadership and Program Facilitation Multi Initiative‑ Program and Portfolio Management Cross functional‑ Team Leadership without Authority Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Business, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years customer success, solution delivery, practice management, customer-facing consulting, or portfolio management experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science or related field AND 6+ years customer success, solution delivery, practice management, customer-facing consulting, or portfolio management experience OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under U.S. export control regulations, potentially under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. 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 Business, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years customer success, solution delivery, practice management, customer-facing consulting, or portfolio management experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science or related field AND 12+ years customer success, solution delivery, practice management, customer-facing consulting, or portfolio management experience OR equivalent experience. 5+ years relevant work experience within customer industry. Microsoft or competitor equivalent (e.g., AWS) certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Azure, 365). Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation certification or equivalent service management certification. Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent Project Management certification. Prosci or equivalent certification. Ability and Willingness to acquire and maintain a US Government Clearance Customer Success Account Mgmt IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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.

Lead and scale Cloud and AI platform programs across Americas field teams by coordinating cross-functional execution to drive revenue and customer outcomes. | Requires 8 to 12 years in marketing strategy, sales enablement, or business development in complex organizations, plus a bachelor's degree and experience driving business impact and large-scale programs. | Overview Strategic. Creative. Enthusiastic. Tenacious. Driven to win. The Sales Enablement & Operations (SE&O) Cloud & AI Platform (CAIP) Programs team enables Americas field teams to drive revenue, usage, and customer outcomes through localized scale programs across pre-sales, post-sales, customer experience, readiness, and business transformation motions. Our team works cross-region, cross-area, and cross-subsidiary to uncover insights, bring strategy and priorities to life, and accelerate execution so Microsoft can deliver business impact at scale. We partner deeply with field sales, customer success, partner, marketing, operations, and worldwide program teams to align priorities, optimize pipeline, improve field agility, and turn strategy into repeatable execution. We are looking to hire a Go-To-Market Director, Cloud & AI Platform (CAIP) Programs to join our team in this individual contributor role, responsible for landing, operationalizing, and scaling priority CAIP programs across the Americas. This role serves as a trusted program subject matter expert, a connector across global and field stakeholders, and a driver of insights, orchestration, and execution excellence. The successful candidate will translate business priorities into clear field motions, identify opportunities and blockers, and help deliver better customer and business outcomes within and beyond the fiscal year. CAIP Programs roles are fast paced, challenging, and highly rewarding. They require broad knowledge of Microsoft commercial priorities, CAIP go-to-market motions, sales processes, field needs, and customer outcomes. This role requires a self-starter who can create clarity in ambiguity, build strong partnerships, and drive measurable business impact while modeling Microsoft values of respect, integrity, accountability, inclusion, and growth mindset. 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. Responsibilities Core Role Accountabilities - Serve as the Americas program subject matter expert for assigned CAIP Programs motions, acting as a primary support resource for the field and key liaison to worldwide program teams. - Partner with worldwide counterparts to identify market trends, surface field insights, share best practices, and influence program design based on Americas customer and seller needs. - Engage an extended v-team across SE&O, sales, customer success, partners, marketing, support, operations, and sales excellence to drive aligned orchestration, unblock execution, and improve program outcomes. - Translate strategy into concrete execution plans, seller guidance, enablement motions, and measurable success criteria. - Practice Microsoft principles, model inclusive collaboration, and contribute positively to team culture and D&I priorities. Drive Business Performance - Partner with Areas and Regions to identify growth opportunities, build clear execution plans, and connect priority programs to revenue, usage, pipeline, and customer success outcomes. - Align and influence field teams, sales operations, marketing plans, business rhythms, and change management activities to convert strategic priorities into local execution. - Surface business insights, risks, blockers, and opportunities to product, segment, and field GTM stakeholders, using data-driven decision-making to guide actions. - Support Americas rhythm-of-business cadences, including scrum calls, business reviews, executive updates, and community learning days. - Monitor performance metrics, inspect progress against success criteria, and recommend actions that improve program effectiveness and sustainable growth. GTM Strategy, Planning, and Delivery - Develop and land GTM plans with sales, customer success, partner, marketing, consulting, and operations teams to support a One Microsoft approach to business strategy and execution. - Align solution plays, scale programs, investments, and enablement with Area capability and business priorities. - Leverage global best practices and local field feedback to continuously improve program landing, adoption, and repeatability. - Contribute to cross-functional v-teams and strategic initiatives that extend beyond direct program ownership when needed to drive broader Americas impact. Exemplify Microsoft Values, Culture, and Leadership Principles - Create clarity by building shared understanding, framing decisions, and establishing a clear course of action in ambiguous or fast-changing environments. - Act as a boundaryless leader who builds trust, influences without authority, and pursues the right outcomes for customers, the field, and Microsoft. - Share best practices proactively, seek learning from others, and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team culture. - Manage confidential information with discretion and without exception. Other Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications 8+ years marketing strategy, business planning, sales enablement, business development, technical pre-sales, or related work experience. Additional or Preferred Qualifications 12+ years marketing strategy, business planning, sales enablement, business development, technical pre-sales, or related work experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent experience. 8+ years experience managing and expanding a product/solution portfolio and driving demand generation and pipeline acceleration within a complex (e.g., multinational or matrixed) organization. Experience managing or expanding a product, solution, or program portfolio and driving demand generation, pipeline acceleration, usage, or adoption outcomes within a complex multinational or matrixed organization. Field sales or field-facing program experience preferred. Knowledge of business processes, sales cycles, sales execution rhythms, pipeline management, and financial forecasting. Proven experience effecting change, driving business strategy, improving processes, and evangelizing programs across a broad stakeholder ecosystem. Successful and consistent project management, time management, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding established goals on a consistent basis. Customer focus, strategic thinking, analytical strength, and the ability to balance global consistency with local market needs. Ability to translate business strategy into concrete field actions, enablement, marketing, sales motions, and change-management initiatives that drive impact at scale. Excellent business judgment across sales, marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and customer success, with the ability to navigate complex business challenges. Proficient analytical thinking, insight generation, and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations. Impact-focused problem solver with strong structured execution skills, able to unblock challenges, improve processes, and address complex customer and field needs in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Proven ability to build valued business partnerships and drive results through cross-functional orchestration, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration within a complex matrixed organization. Demonstrated ability to execute inclusively and at scale, bringing self-awareness, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusive collaboration and Microsoft values. Field Product Marketing IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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.

You would build and maintain secure automation and infrastructure for offensive security operations while collaborating on security policies and the reliability of sensitive environments. | The role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, at least two years of technical engineering experience, specialized security screenings, and export control compliance. | Overview Do you have a passion for delivering useful and highly secure infrastructure and services? Are you motivated by supporting critical missions that impact large organizations in meaningful ways? The Microsoft Red Team attacks ALL Microsoft services, continually – identifying critical, systemic risks, demonstrating authentic attack chains and techniques, and working with engineering teams, investigators, and incident responders to continuously improve their ability to protect, detect, investigate, and respond to real attacks. We are looking for a passionate and capable Software Engineer 2 with site reliability engineering and/or security skills to help manage the critical infrastructure our red team relies on to succeed in its mission – and to do so safely and securely. In this role you’ll be expected to build automation that dynamically creates ephemeral attack infrastructure, build trustworthy engineering systems for highly sensitive tools, build isolated productivity environments, and help establish security policies that allow us to conduct our unique work while maintaining a high security bar. Our engineers come from diverse backgrounds, are passionate about our products, and grounded in our customers’ needs. Our team values thoughtful engineering, the ability to develop relationships with your peers and partners, and the ability to focus on the outcomes that matter. 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. Responsibilities Design, implement, test, deploy, and support reliable software and automation for provisioning and managing attack infrastructure for offensive security teams Engineer and maintain secure software platforms, services, and automation that provide isolated identity and productivity environments for sensitive operations Develop production-quality code using sound engineering practices, including automated testing, code reviews, secure development, observability, documentation, and ongoing operational ownership Establish and apply security hygiene and monitoring policies meet Microsoft security requirements without preventing offensive operations Support red team operations with infrastructure needs as required Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with infrastructure as code, configuration management, continuous integration and deployment, and automated provisioning of ephemeral environments Experience applying secure engineering practices to sensitive systems, including threat modeling, identity and access isolation, secrets management, and secure development lifecycle practices Experience collaborating with offensive security teams, security researchers, investigators, or incident responders to translate operational needs into dependable engineering solutions 2-5 years of relevant professional experience as a site reliability engineer, security engineer, or software engineer Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production software or automation in one or more general-purpose programming languages Experience building and operating reliable distributed systems, cloud services, or infrastructure platforms, including monitoring, incident response, and performance troubleshooting Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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.

Provide technical leadership for large-scale distributed telemetry data platforms, guide cloud-scale streaming and batch system design, and mentor engineers while setting long-term technical strategy. | Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, at least six years of technical engineering experience, proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, or Python, and eligibility to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check. | Overview The health and reliability of one of the world’s largest cloud networks starts with data. Our team builds the high-scale data platforms and engineering systems that transform network telemetry and operational signals into trusted, actionable intelligence for Microsoft Azure. We are building the foundation that enables engineers, automation, and intelligent systems to understand network health, detect emerging problems, and drive faster and more reliable operational decisions. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the architecture and evolution of large-scale distributed data platforms that ingest, process, enrich, store, and publish network telemetry and operational data. You will define engineering strategy and architectural direction for systems where scale, availability, data quality, performance, and operational reliability are critical. You will tackle ambiguous, cross-cutting technical challenges, establish engineering patterns and platform abstractions, and influence investments across organizational boundaries while partnering with teams throughout Azure Networking. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the architecture of cloud-scale data platforms, drive technical strategy across complex distributed systems, and influence how network data enables the next generation of automated and intelligent operations in Azure. You will also mentor engineers and technical leaders, raise engineering standards, and help the organization make durable architectural decisions that enable sustained growth and innovation. 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. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and define the architectural direction for highly scalable, reliable distributed data platforms that ingest, process, enrich, store, and publish network telemetry and operational data. Lead the design and evolution of cloud-scale streaming and batch data systems, solving highly complex and ambiguous engineering problems across scalability, availability, performance, resiliency, data quality, and operational efficiency. Drive long-term technical strategy across multiple teams, identifying opportunities for product-level impact and establishing reusable architectures, engineering patterns, and platform capabilities that enable consistent solutions at scale. Partner across Microsoft Azure Networking and the broader Microsoft Azure organization to lead architectural and design reviews, align technical investments, manage cross-system dependencies, and deliver cohesive solutions across organizational boundaries. Own critical capabilities end to end, from architecture and design through implementation, production readiness, operation, and continuous improvement, ensuring systems meet high standards for security, reliability, maintainability, and engineering quality. Serve as a technical authority for engineering excellence, proactively identifying systemic technical risks and driving improvements in design, code quality, testing, observability, performance, reliability, and operational practices. Mentor and influence engineers and technical leaders, developing engineering capability across teams while fostering sound technical decision-making, collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python 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 or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience with requirement analysis, feature design or test plan writing. 2+ years of experience with one of the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, QoS, L2-L3 protocols, Platform validation, QOS, network management. 1+ year(s) experience with Linux-based network operating systems, including system-level debugging, performance analysis, and production troubleshooting. Switch architecture and ASIC knowledge. Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages. 1+ year(s) experience with agile methodology. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is a plus. #azurecorejobs Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.

Lead engineers in designing and architecting firmware for cloud server, silicon, and rack infrastructure across the product development lifecycle. | Requires a relevant bachelor's or postgraduate degree, 7 to 12 years of technical engineering experience, and expertise in firmware architecture, hardware interfaces, and complex debugging. | Overview The Microsoft Silicon Engineering Solutions and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is responsible for developing and delivering the hardware and firmware that is responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. From cloud game streaming to data services, the hardware we design is contributing to the success of millions of customers. The SCHIE team is looking for a Principal Firmware Engineering Manager -- Diagnostics: We in SCHIE’s Firmware Center of Excellence create the foundational firmware that powers the Microsoft Cloud. Our firmware lights up millions of servers and racks across the globe, enabling users to do everything from running blogs to crunching through powerful AI algorithms. We’re a growing team of diverse, talented & passionate engineers inventing and delivering technology to light up the “world’s computer!” We believe that a robust firmware infrastructure leads to incredibly powerful computing experiences—if you believe this too, we need you! We are working on the next generation hardware/firmware for server, silicon and rack infrastructure with a focus on innovation in firmware technology to secure Azure infrastructure for Microsoft and their customers. Along with leading a team of wonderful engineers, this role will give you an opportunity to design and architect the systems and servers of tomorrow that will scale in the Azure Fleet. We are looking for a Principal Firmware Engineering Manager to join our team. Responsibilities You will be involved with all phases of product development, from microarchitecture design through firmware architecture and development and diagnostics. At the design phase, you will be part of a team driving the architecture, design and development of the various sub-systems including firmware development of low-level hardware interfaces and define flows for boot flows of ASIC. You will be responsible for firmware level diagnostics and debug as part of end-to-end firmware development and debug. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience 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: The successful candidate should have experience with some or all the following: Peripherals such as PCIe, memory interfaces, OS primitives, memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading. Experience with Implementation of Hardware/Firmware Security primitives. Experience with Platform initialization, Board support package integration, low level drivers for peripherals such as PCIe, I2C, eMMC, SPI, USB, UARTs as well as Memory Management, Scheduling, Interrupts and multi-threading. Experience with Architecting, Designing and delivering on new Data Center class technologies across the entire platform. Experience working with external partner teams to drive design and architectural changes. Experience driving changes in organizations in the past in terms of design and architecture of products. 10+ years of professional experience designing and developing Embedded Software solutions. Experience with working from early concept of SoC Architecture and design to shipping final product. Experience driving firmware architecture solutions with detailed troubleshooting and debugging skills. #azurehwjobs #SCHIE Firmware Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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.

Design and maintain cloud-native distributed services and collaborate on architecture for infrastructure, networking, and accelerated computing environments. | Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, at least four years of technical engineering experience, proficiency in modern programming languages, and knowledge of large-scale distributed systems or cloud infrastructure. | Overview Help shape the future of cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence platforms at unprecedented scale. Our team is building the foundational platform capabilities that power large-scale distributed systems, accelerated computing environments, and next-generation cloud services. You will work at the intersection of software, infrastructure, networking, and datacenter technologies to enable reliable, secure, and scalable platforms that support a broad range of business-critical workloads. You will collaborate with engineering teams across Microsoft to advance platform capabilities, accelerate innovation, and improve operational excellence across diverse infrastructure environments. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and evolution of cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and infrastructure services that support service lifecycle management, resource orchestration, observability, reliability, and automation. You will help guide technical strategy across multiple engineering investments, contribute to architecture decisions involving compute, networking, storage, and platform services, and collaborate across organizations to deliver capabilities that improve platform efficiency and developer productivity. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, expand your influence across engineering organizations, and contribute to innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, graphics processing unit (GPU) platforms, high-performance networking, and large-scale datacenter systems. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We cultivate a culture grounded in respect, integrity, accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning, enabling individuals and teams to grow, contribute, and make meaningful impact. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native services and distributed systems that support platform capabilities, service lifecycle management, and operational excellence at scale. Collaborate across engineering organizations to help define technical direction and architecture for platform infrastructure, cloud services, networking, storage, compute, and operational excellence investments. Guide the development of platform engineering capabilities that improve deployment automation, service lifecycle management, observability, reliability, scalability, and developer productivity. Advance software engineering practices including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), testing, security, monitoring, and operational readiness throughout the engineering lifecycle. Contribute to the design and operation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms, bare-metal infrastructure, graphics processing unit (GPU) environments, and large-scale distributed computing systems. Collaborate on datacenter architecture and networking solutions, including rack-scale systems, network topology design, Ethernet fabrics, InfiniBand fabrics, Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs), Data Processing Units (DPUs), and accelerated computing platforms. Foster a culture of technical excellence through architecture collaboration, mentorship, knowledge sharing, design review participation, and support for engineering excellence across the broader organization Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python 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: Recognized for delivering technical solutions that span multiple engineering teams, organizations, or business areas. Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical challenges and translate them into practical, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Proven ability to influence technical direction through collaboration, architectural leadership, technical mentoring, and cross-organizational partnerships. Knowledge of large-scale distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, or infrastructure services supporting business-critical production environments. Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, High Performance Computing (HPC) environments, accelerated computing platforms, or large-scale graphics processing unit (GPU) deployments. Knowledge of datacenter architecture, rack-scale infrastructure, network topology design, and modern datacenter networking technologies. Familiarity with InfiniBand fabrics, NVLink, NVSwitch, Ethernet networking, Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs), or Data Processing Units (DPUs) supporting large-scale compute environments. Understanding of bare-metal infrastructure, hardware lifecycle management, fleet operations, infrastructure telemetry, or platform operations at scale. Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Go, Rust, C#, Java, or Python. #AIINFRA Software 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 Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.

Lead physical-design flows for complex SoC projects and coordinate teams optimizing clock construction, signoff, and implementation methods. | Requires a relevant engineering degree and 12+ years of experience, or a doctorate and 7+ years, plus production silicon tape-outs and advanced foundry-node expertise. | Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission. The Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering (CSME) organization within SCHIE is responsible for design, development, manufacturing and packaging of Microsoft's state-of-the-art computer chips, notably the Azure Cobalt. Our solutions provide sustainable strategic advantages to Microsoft and enable our customers to achieve more. As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, the Microsoft’s Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering team is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving the planning process, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. We are looking for engineers with a dedicated passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage and optimize the Cloud infrastructure. We are looking for a Principal Physical Design Engineer to join the team to support our mission as a key role with silicon design. #SCHIE #CSME Responsibilities The candidate for this position will be expected and able to complete the following responsibilities: Lead and Execute end-to-end PD flow from synthesis through place-and-route for multiple designs, ensuring completion of all signoff stages including timing, physical verification, EMIR, formal equivalence, and low-power verification. Responsible for clock construction and CTS. Drive methodology exploration activities to optimize SOC blocks for clock construction and related methodology. Coordinate with CAD, RTL/Design teams/DFT, Architecture team, Power & Performance team, Technology team & other internal/external partners as essential. Responsible for RTL to GDS implementation and ownership in Physical Design domain. Influence design tools, flows, and methodologies in construction, signoff, and optimization through a data-driven approach. Foster collaboration across teams to deliver the best possible solutions, aligned with a One Microsoft mindset. Demonstrate leadership and technical expertise across various domains of Physical Design. Clear communications on project status & planning. Demonstrate Microsoft core values: Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence for Impact, Judgement, and Diversity & Inclusion. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: Track record in Physical Design domain implementing designs through synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, extraction, timing, and physical verification. 20+ years of experience in Physical design Production silicon tape-outs experience in advanced foundry process nodes. Experience in low power design methodology for SOC Understanding of SOC or subsystem design trade-offs across power, performance, and area (PPA). Familiarity with various clock construction strategies for high speed designs Demonstrate technical expertise in all aspects of Physical Design, from synthesis to place and route of partitions through all signoff including timing signoff, physical verification, EMIR signoff, Formal Equivalence, and Low Power Verification. Own complete PD execution of medium to large-size SOC block. Be fully hands-on in technical domain ownerships as individual contributor and collaborate cross-team as required. Partner closely with PD flow/CAD team and PD methodology team to flag & fix PD TFM issues Problem-solving and data analysis skills Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams Screening 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. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Silicon Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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.

Design and deliver hyperscale distributed storage systems for AI and machine learning workloads while providing technical leadership across architecture, development, and deployment. | Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, technical engineering experience with C++, C#, Java, or Python, and passing Microsoft Cloud background checks and security screenings. | Overview The Azure Blob Storage team is on a mission to build the data foundation that powers the AI revolution and we’re looking for visionary engineers to help lead the way. We’re seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Azure Blob Storage to design and build the next generation of intelligent storage systems purpose-built for the most demanding AI and ML workloads in the world. The landscape of computing is shifting. Massive foundation models, generative AI, and real-time inferencing are redefining how data moves, scales, and performs. Azure Blob Storage is evolving beyond traditional storage to become an AI-native platform, one that seamlessly supports the unique scale, throughput, and latency demands of modern AI. From high-bandwidth training pipelines to ultra-low-latency for model serving and inference, you’ll help architect systems that fuel innovation at zettabyte scale. This is a rare opportunity to work on one of the largest and most ambitious storage platforms on the planet, in close partnership with world leaders in AI. You’ll play a key role in designing distributed systems that deliver unmatched availability, durability, and performance unlocking new possibilities for AI applications running on Azure. As a Principal Software Engineer - Azure Blob Storage, you’ll lead from the front: shaping system architecture for the next era of AI storage, driving technical innovation across design, development, and operations, tackling complex, high-impact engineering challenges at hyperscale, and guiding and inspiring teams to build bold, high-quality solutions. We’re looking for engineers who love solving hard problems, thrive in dynamic environments, and are excited to build something that’s never been done before. If you’re ready to help define how storage powers AI at global scale, join us and help build the infrastructure that will shape the future. 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. Responsibilities Design and deliver next-generation distributed storage systems optimized for AI/ML workloads, from training to inferencing Provide technical leadership across architecture, development, testing, and deployment at hyperscale Drive innovations in scalability, performance, security, and efficiency to meet the demands of zettabyte-scale storage Collaborate with cross-functional teams from AI researchers to cloud infrastructure engineers to ensure storage meets the needs of cutting-edge AI workloads Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to anticipate the future of AI-native storage Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, or Python 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 or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, or Python OR equivalent experience Passion for distributed systems, large-scale storage, and solving complex systems problems Experience with: Storage system internals in areas such as availability, remote replication, durability schemes, and high-performance I/O Database internals, indexing and search techniques, caching and data placement strategies Metadata and namespace management at scale #azurecorejobs Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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 Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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.

Lead technical sales engagements and hands-on workshops promoting Microsoft AI and cloud platforms, and help developers and platform leaders design secure, scalable architectures and resolve technical blockers. | Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field, several years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience, and authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. | Overview Are you passionate about cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) applications and interested in solving complex technical challenges? We invite you to join Microsoft as a Cloud & AI Principal Solution Engineer supporting commercial customers. In this role, you will work on innovative projects that use Microsoft technologies to drive meaningful customer impact while collaborating across teams and continuing to develop your technical expertise. Microsoft is transforming the developer experience for cloud and AI applications across the development lifecycle. Through AI Foundry and its integration with Azure AI, we are advancing agentic AI development, where AI agents help streamline development and operations. As a Cloud & AI Principal Solution Engineer, you will help customers adopt these technologies to improve productivity, drive innovation, and advance their AI capabilities. You will also help enterprise AI developers realize the potential of Microsoft’s AI-powered technology stack across the development lifecycle. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering leaders and platform teams to accelerate adoption of AI Foundry, Azure AI, and Responsible AI through hands-on engagements, including proofs of concept, hackathons, and architecture workshops. You will guide customers through secure and scalable solution design, influence technical decisions, and help integrate AI application development into deployment workflows. You will help customers modernize applications and realize the value of Microsoft’s AI platform while developing your business acumen, technical expertise, and solution design and deployment capabilities. 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. Responsibilities Drive technical sales engagements with decision-makers by using demonstrations and proofs of concept to influence solution design and enable production deployments Lead hands-on engagements, including hackathons, collaborative coding sessions, and architecture workshops, to accelerate adoption of Microsoft developer tools and cloud platforms Build trusted relationships with developers and platform leaders to co-design secure and scalable architectures and solutions Resolve technical blockers and address objections while collaborating with engineering teams to share customer insights and improve products Maintain expertise in AI Foundry and application architecture, including agentic AI frameworks, Semantic Kernel, the Foundry software development kit, Responsible AI, cloud-native development, application programming interfaces, containerization, microservices, event-driven architectures, Python, Java, and .NET Maintain and grow expertise in AI management and security Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in developer communities and customer forums Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 6+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR 7+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience OR equivalent experience Other Requirements: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: 8+ years of technical pre-sales, technical consulting, technology delivery, or related experience OR equivalent experience 6+ years of experience with cloud, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructure, architecture design, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management Certification in relevant technologies or disciplines, such as Office 365, Power BI, Azure architecture and development, cloud platform technologies, information security, or architecture Proficiency in agentic AI frameworks, AI management, and security, including generative AI operations, Microsoft Sentinel, Responsible AI, orchestration, and monitoring Experience with one or more development frameworks, tools, or programming languages, such as GitHub, Copilot Studio, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter, PyCharm, Node.js, Python, Java, C#, C++, or AI-assisted development tools Understanding of full-stack application architecture design and modernization and cloud-native development, including application programming interfaces (APIs), containerization, microservices, event-driven architectures, Python, Java, and .NET Familiarity with AI orchestration, including agentic AI frameworks, AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, the Foundry software development kit (SDK), Responsible AI, fine-tuning, and inferencing Proven ability to lead technical engagements, such as hackathons, proofs of concept (PoCs), and minimum viable products (MVPs), that drive production-scale outcomes Solution Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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.

Lead security planning and operational support for corporate events and executive engagements, while managing physical security operations, systems, and vendors. | Requires a bachelor's degree, at least four years in security program management or a related field, and U.S. citizenship; 10+ years is preferred. | Overview At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world we live in and the future we strive to create. Microsoft Global Security team focuses on building and delivering connected, accessible, sustainable, and secure campuses worldwide that have the best employee experiences. Our team protects Microsoft, its people, and assets in more than 190 countries. We are seeking an experienced Security Program Manager, Event Security Operations to join our Global Security Risk Operations team. This role will be part of a team dedicated to protecting GitHub’s people, assets, and brand. In this remote role, the candidate shall be responsible for managing a diversified portfolio of services within the security risk operations remit for GitHub. This role will be pivotal in supporting the Microsoft Global Security Leadership team and will collaborate closely with the internal and external stakeholders globally. Responsibilities This role will serve as a key security partner to event stakeholders, coordinating security planning, contract security resources, access control requirements, physical security support, venue coordination, and third-party security services. In addition to event security responsibilities, the Program Manager will provide program management support for physical security operations, security systems, and vendor-supported services. The ideal candidate brings strong event and physical security experience, disciplined program management skills, technical understanding of physical security systems, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across business teams, security organizations, venues, and external service providers. Build trusted partnerships across Microsoft Global Security, event stakeholders, business teams, Workplace Management, technical partners, venues, and external security providers. Lead and coordinate security planning and operational support for corporate events, conferences, executive engagements, employee gatherings, and other business events. Partner with event stakeholders to understand event requirements and develop appropriate security plans, procedures, staffing models, and operational support. Coordinate contract security staffing, access control requirements, physical security resources, venue security, and third-party security services. Conduct and coordinate venue security assessments and advance planning with event teams, venues, security providers, and internal stakeholders. Develop event-specific security plans, staffing requirements, post orders, communications protocols, and operational documentation. Provide onsite security coordination and operational leadership for designated events as required. Maintain effective communication and coordination with stakeholders throughout event planning and execution. Conduct post-event reviews, document lessons learned, and identify opportunities to improve future event security operations. Develop scalable event security processes, standards, documentation, and operational practices that support consistent execution across events and locations. Provide program management support for physical security operations, access control systems, security technologies, health and safety programs, and related initiatives. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications 4+ years experience in security program or program management or related field OR equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience supporting or managing event security operations in a corporate or similarly complex environment. Other Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport Additional or preferred qualifications Bachelor's degree in Security, Program Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field AND 10+ years of experience in event security, physical security, corporate security, program management, or project management OR equivalent experience. Experience supporting physical access control systems or related security systems and technologies. Experience managing or coordinating contract security providers, third-party security vendors, or other security suppliers. Demonstrated program or project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Strong written, verbal, organizational, and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to effectively coordinate multiple events, projects, vendors, and operational priorities. International Security experience in multiple disciplines. Ability to travel internationally (25-50%). Experience working with third-party vendors/suppliers. Extensive experience in building and managing large scale, complex, and high-profile event security programs. Demonstrated communication abilities to drive and maintain credibility, generate trust, and form alliances with internal and external stakeholders and partners. Experience working with Security, Risk, and operational teams. Previous leadership experience in security management. Security IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 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 $125,000 - $206,400 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.

Own post-silicon validation of SoC components, develop validation strategies and test content, and lead hardware debug efforts. | Requires a relevant technical degree and several years of SoC validation experience, scripting proficiency, and familiarity with hardware debug tools. | Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission. The Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering (CSME) organization within SCHIE is responsible for design, development, manufacturing and packaging of Microsoft's state-of-the-art computer chips, notably the Azure Cobalt. Our solutions provide sustainable strategic advantages to Microsoft and enable our customers to achieve more. As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, Verification and Validation team is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving the planning process, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. We are looking for experienced engineers with a dedicated passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage and optimize the Cloud infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior SoC HW (Analog/Functional) Validation Engineer to join the team. Responsibilities The Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering (CSME)’s Cloud Compute Development Organization (CCDO) is seeking a Senior SoC HW (Analog/Functional) Validation Engineer to join the post-silicon validation (functional and/or power/performance) team for our projects. This team will be involved in numerous projects within Microsoft developing custom silicon for a diverse set of systems. We are responsible for delivering cutting-edge, custom SoC designs that can perform complex and high-performance functions in the most efficient manner. As a technical individual contributor in this high impact role on the team, you will: Own post-silicon validation of one of the following areas PLL, IO electrical/analog or functional IO interfaces. Define, guide, and contribute to the implementation of silicon debug tools and capabilities. Become an expert on the overall architecture, implementation of high-speed IO interfaces (PLL, PCI, CXL, etc.) and their interactions with other parts of the SoC, with the platform, and with software. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other engineers in your areas of expertise. Develop validation strategy, requirements, environments, tools, and methodologies including debug board and hardware/software requirements. Apply your knowledge of validation principles and techniques and your judgement to write test plans and implement them by developing test content, scripts, tools and other validation collateral. Execute content in post-silicon, triage and debug failures. Apply your growth mindset to learn and adapt in a complex and dynamic environment. Engage with partners to drive continuous improvement to the design, to validation plans/collateral, and methodology to prevent, reduce, and/or find bugs sooner, more easily, or more reliably. Apply your One Microsoft mentality to collaborate with and influence architects, logic designers, verification engineers, other post-silicon validators, and IP and tool providers. Delight your customers by providing high quality results on schedule. Provide technical leadership with respect and integrity. Apply your expertise towards pre-silicon verification plans, tests, and debug of your area. We will only achieve our mission if we live our culture. We start with becoming learners in all things—having a growth mindset. Then we apply that mindset to learning about our customers, being diverse and inclusive, working together as one, and—ultimately—making a difference in the world. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience 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. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Applied understanding of Computer Architecture and CPU/SoC validation principles, including: Understanding of SoC subsystem, SoC system level, and platform level functionality and writing scripts/software with industry standard languages like Python or C/C++. Proficient communication, collaboration and teamwork skills and ability to lead, grow, and contribute to diverse and inclusive teams. Verification, logic development, analog validation, or validation tools experience as part of a CPU, SoC and/or IP development team Demonstrated leadership skills Demonstrated validation expertise in one or more of the following: Validation of: Electrical: Serdes, IO, high speed interconnect, analog circuits Power and Performance Automation, Content Creation, or Tools/Scripts Development Ability to develop synthetic SoC validation Core, Coherency, Memory, and IO content to run on both bare metal and OS environments. Ability to develop sophisticated tools/scripts to support SoC validation debug activities such as maximum power, current transients, and register dumps. Understanding of board level schematics. Understanding system level software and firmware. Experience running silicon content on pre-silicon platforms such as emulation or FPGA. Demonstrated success in hardware/software debug efforts. Hands on expertise debugging silicon failures using on chip debug features (like trace or JTAG) as well as test equipment (like oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, bit error rate testers, logic #SCHIE #CSME Silicon 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.

Own post-silicon validation for custom SoC designs, define validation strategies and test content, and lead hardware/software debugging for PCIe, IO, and electrical interfaces. | Requires a relevant bachelor's or postgraduate degree and substantial SoC validation experience, including scripting and hardware-debug tools. | Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission. The Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering (CSME) organization within SCHIE is responsible for design, development, manufacturing and packaging of Microsoft's state-of-the-art computer chips, notably the Azure Cobalt. Our solutions provide sustainable strategic advantages to Microsoft and enable our customers to achieve more. As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, Verification and Validation team is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving the planning process, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. We are looking for experienced engineers with a dedicated passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage and optimize the Cloud infrastructure. We are looking for a Principal SoC HW (Analog/Functional) Validation Engineer to join the team. Responsibilities The Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering (CSME)'s Cloud Compute Development Organization (CCDO) is seeking a Principal SoC HW (Analog/Functional) Validation Engineer to join the post-silicon validation (functional and/or power/performance) team for our projects. This team will be involved in numerous projects within Microsoft developing custom silicon for a diverse set of systems. We are responsible for delivering cutting-edge, custom SoC designs that can perform complex and high-performance functions in the most efficient manner. As a technical individual contributor in this high impact role on the team, you will: Own post-silicon validation of one of the following areas PCIe, IO functional IO or electrical/analog interfaces. Define, guide, and contribute to the implementation of silicon debug tools and capabilities. Become an expert on the overall architecture, implementation of high speed IO interfaces (PCI, CXL, PLL, etc.) and their interactions with other parts of the SoC, with the platform, and with software. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other engineers in your areas of expertise. Develop validation strategy, requirements, environments, tools, and methodologies including debug board and hardware/software requirements. Apply your knowledge of validation principles and techniques and your judgement to write test plans and implement them by developing test content, scripts, tools and other validation collateral. Execute content in post-silicon, triage and debug failures. Apply your growth mindset to learn and adapt in a complex and dynamic environment. Engage with partners to drive continuous improvement to the design, to validation plans/collateral, and methodology to prevent, reduce, and/or find bugs sooner, more easily, or more reliably. Apply your One Microsoft mentality to collaborate with and influence architects, logic designers, verification engineers, other post-silicon validators, and IP and tool providers. Delight your customers by providing high quality results on schedule. Provide technical leadership with respect and integrity. Apply your expertise towards pre-silicon verification plans, tests, and debug of your area. We will only achieve our mission if we live our culture. We start with becoming learners in all things—having a growth mindset. Then we apply that mindset to learning about our customers, being diverse and inclusive, working together as one, and—ultimately—making a difference in the world. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience 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. This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) experience working on or leading projects from beginning-to-end. Applied understanding of Computer Architecture and CPU/SoC validation principles, including: Understanding of SoC subsystem, SoC system level, and platform level functionality and writing scripts/software with industry standard languages like Python or C/C++. Proficient communication, collaboration and teamwork skills and ability to lead, grow, and contribute to diverse and inclusive teams. Verification, logic development, analog validation, or validation tools experience as part of a CPU, SoC and/or IP development team. Demonstrated leadership skills. Demonstrated validation expertise in one or more of the following: Validation of: Functional IO interfaces (PCIe, CXL, USB, etc.) Electrical: Serdes, IO, high speed interconnect, analog circuits Power and Performance Automation, Content Creation, or Tools/Scripts Development Ability to develop synthetic SoC validation Core, Coherency, Memory, and IO content to run on both bare metal and OS environments. Ability to develop sophisticated tools/scripts to support SoC validation debug activities such as maximum power, current transients, and register dumps. Understanding of board level schematics. Understanding system level software and firmware. Experience running silicon content on pre-silicon platforms such as emulation or FPGA. Demonstrated success in hardware/software debug efforts. Hands on expertise debugging silicon failures using on chip debug features (like trace or JTAG) as well as test equipment (like oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, bit error rate testers, logic #SCHIE #CSME Silicon Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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.