Senior Network Firmware Engineer

Microsoft's Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is seeking a Senior Network Firmware Engineer to join their Firmware Center of Excellence. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining hardware/firmware for Azure Infrastructure, focusing on next-generation server, silicon, and rack infrastructure. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in cloud infrastructure that powers Microsoft's 200+ online businesses including Azure, Office 365, Xbox Live, and more.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing firmware for AI Accelerators, particularly focusing on backend network traffic flow. This role requires extensive experience in firmware development, embedded systems, and network protocols. You'll be working with state-of-the-art hardware architectures and contributing to secure platform design and development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced firmware engineer who wants to make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. The role offers a blend of technical challenges, from low-level hardware interaction to high-level system architecture, while working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams. The position comes with Microsoft's comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in firmware development, strong programming skills in C/C++/Rust, and deep understanding of computer architectures. You'll be part of a team that embodies the growth mindset and contributes to Microsoft's mission "To empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more."