Principal Firmware Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure (AHSI) team is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to join their Strategic Planning and Architecture (SPARC) organization. This role combines technical expertise in firmware development with cross-team collaboration and business strategy.

The position involves working on Microsoft's expanding cloud infrastructure that powers services like Azure, Bing, Office 365, Teams, and Xbox Live. You'll be responsible for all phases of product development, from silicon design collaboration to firmware architecture and implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading firmware architecture and design for accelerator chips
• Developing driver interfaces and low-level hardware interactions
• Implementing power-on and initialization routines
• Supporting manufacturing and hardware platform validation
• Ensuring robust firmware for mass production

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of technical engineering experience
• 5+ years of Windows/Linux Driver/OS development
• Extensive experience with PCIe, USB, DMA, IOMMU
• Strong background in Linux and Windows Kernel debugging

The role offers competitive compensation ($139,900 - $274,800 base salary range, higher for SF and NYC areas) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced firmware engineer to work on cutting-edge hardware designs while contributing to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure growth. The position combines deep technical work with strategic impact, making it ideal for someone who wants to shape the future of cloud computing hardware.