Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure (AHSI) team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Leading-Edge Architecture Pathfinding (LEAP) team within the Strategic Planning and Architecture (SPARC) organization. This role focuses on architecture pathfinding and evaluation of system interconnects for high-performance accelerated computing systems, with the goal of enabling performant, flexible provisioning of memory and compute infrastructure.

The position combines deep technical expertise in AI models, parallel computing, and system architecture with strategic influence on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. You'll be working at the forefront of systems architecture and technology pathfinding spanning compute, memory, storage, network, and system interconnects. The role involves close collaboration with domain experts to engineer TCO-optimized solutions for Azure AI workloads.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing performance analysis methodologies, characterizing workloads, and identifying system optimization opportunities. Your work will directly influence hardware architecture decisions with a three-to-six-year horizon. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in hardware/software co-design, particularly with GPGPU/accelerator systems, and has a proven track record of driving complex technical projects.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies in AI and high-performance computing. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with industry-leading experts in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence, with the potential to make significant impacts on Microsoft's cloud computing capabilities.