Principal Firmware Engineer
Job Description
Microsoft's Silicon Engineering Solutions and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to join their innovative team working on next-generation hardware and firmware solutions for Azure Infrastructure. This role is crucial in developing and delivering the hardware and firmware that powers Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission, supporting over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally.
As a Principal Firmware Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on system debug and bringing up new technologies. Your expertise in System-on-Chip (SoC) Architecture and Design will be essential in root causing issues across multiple subsystems. You'll collaborate with product architects, firmware teams, and product managers to provide critical guidance and system-level debugging, particularly focusing on cutting-edge technologies like GPU and AI accelerators.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, contributing to the security and efficiency of Azure infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that embodies the growth mindset and works towards Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $130,900 to $251,900 per year (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC), along with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments options, parental leave, and generous time away. You'll work in a hybrid environment requiring 3 days per week in-office, with 0-25% travel.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned firmware engineer who wants to work on large-scale cloud infrastructure and contribute to Microsoft's global impact. Join us in shaping the future of cloud computing and hardware innovation while working with some of the industry's most advanced technologies.
Responsibilities For Principal Firmware Engineer
- Work with product architects, firmware teams, and product managers to provide critical guidance and system-level debugging
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware requirements and specifications are clearly defined
- Collaborate with hardware engineers for proper integration between hardware and firmware components
- Design and implement firmware modules to support various hardware interfaces
- Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting
- Embody Microsoft culture and values
Requirements For Principal Firmware Engineer
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree AND 6+ years experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience
- Experience with Platform initialization firmware, board support package integration, low level drivers
- Experience working from early concept of Architecture, designing, and delivering new technologies
- Familiarity with AI Machine Learning technologies
- In-depth knowledge of hardware and firmware interfaces: OpenBMC, DMTF MCTP, Redfish, PLDM, SPDM, RAS, UEFI
- Experience with High performance computing, GPU and AI accelerator integration
- Experience with Implementation of Hardware/Firmware Security primitives
Benefits For Principal Firmware Engineer
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Discounts on products and services
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