Senior Silicon Firmware Engineer

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a Senior Silicon Firmware Engineer to join their silicon libraries firmware team. This role is part of the Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering team, focusing on firmware architecture, development, integration, and quality assurance for cutting-edge compute SoCs.

The position involves developing low-level silicon firmware code for mesh interconnects, working closely with architecture, design, verification, and software teams. You'll work in pre-silicon environments, enable design verification workloads, and handle firmware integration and releases to partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining low-level silicon firmware code
• Working in pre-silicon environments for design verification
• Analyzing and architecting firmware based on specifications
• Automating tasks and enabling validation
• Cross-functional collaboration with various engineering teams
• Participating in Agile development culture

The role offers competitive compensation ($119,800 - $234,700 base pay range, higher for SF and NYC areas) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, savings plans, and generous time off.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced firmware engineers passionate about silicon development and cloud infrastructure to join Microsoft's growing cloud business. You'll be part of a team that's essential to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure and foundational technologies, working on innovative solutions that power over 200 online businesses including Azure, Office 365, Xbox Live, and more.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in computer architecture, embedded systems, RTOS, and firmware development, combined with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. The role requires a mix of technical depth in firmware development and the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.