Hardware Engineering IC4
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
Microsoft's Cloud Hardware team is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the qualification strategy for memory and storage components in Azure Data Centers. This role involves defining test plans, influencing architecture, and driving resolution of complex issues to ensure production readiness at hyperscale.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive Microsoft's memory and storage qualification strategy across current and future Azure server platforms.
- Lead the architecture of scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes for cloud-scale environments.
- Influence component and platform architecture decisions by partnering with engineering, silicon, firmware, operating system, and service teams across Microsoft.
- Establish qualification coverage, reliability requirements, usage models, telemetry strategy, and health monitoring frameworks to ensure production readiness at hyperscale.
- Drive resolution of the most complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure platform availability, performance, and reliability.
- Lead cross-functional investigations involving hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and cloud services to identify root causes and define corrective actions.
- Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through strategic engagement with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and storage and memory ecosystem partners.
- Champion engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement of qualification processes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams, helping establish best practices and raising organizational capability.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Eligible to access export-controlled information, requiring citizenship or permanent residency verification.
- 5+ years of experience in hardware validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug).
- Knowledge of server system, system memory, and storage architecture.
- Familiar with networking, power, rack management and remote access environments.
- Experience integrating and validating hardware components and/or system levels.
- Familiar with and able to develop scripts (PowerShell, Python, Perl) and routines to enable debug and accelerate data collection and data reduction via automation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage leadership audiences.
Desired Qualifications
- Self-motivated individuals must be able to work collaboratively in team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM), demonstrate technical leadership in driving successful product development.
Benefits
- USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year base pay (US, excluding specific locations).
- USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year base pay (San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area).
- Other benefits and compensation may be available.
Skills
PythonPowerShellPerl
#Cloud Hardware#Infrastructure Engineering#Azure#Memory#Storage#Data Center#Hardware Validation#System Memory#Storage Architecture#Networking#Power Management#Rack Management#Remote Access
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$119,800–261,000 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Applicants
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