Principal Design Engineer

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join their innovative team focused on AI component development. This role sits at the intersection of hardware engineering and artificial intelligence, working on cutting-edge technology that powers Microsoft's extensive cloud infrastructure.

As a Principal Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing sophisticated digital logic designs and microarchitectural solutions for AI components. The role requires deep expertise in RTL design, verification principles, and system architecture, with a focus on delivering high-performance digital IP that meets rigorous quality standards.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in AI/ML SoCs while collaborating with diverse teams across physical design, verification, and test domains. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure through your technical leadership and expertise in digital logic design.

Working in Mountain View, CA, you'll be part of Microsoft's larger mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The role offers a competitive salary range of $188,000 - $304,200 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and investment opportunities.

The hybrid work environment (3 days/week in office) provides flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration. This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI hardware design and want to make a significant impact at scale.

Key technical areas include RTL coding in Verilog/System Verilog, synthesis and timing optimization, power/performance/area trade-offs, and post-silicon debug. The role requires strong leadership skills as you'll be mentoring team members and driving technical excellence across projects.