Senior Hardware Engineer - Memory & Storage Validation

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Embedded Systems

In short

Microsoft is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer specializing in Memory & Storage Validation to join their Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering team. This role involves qualifying memory and storage components for Microsoft Data Centers, collaborating across various engineering groups, and driving qualification strategies for Azure server platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of server systems, memory, and storage architecture, with experience in validation, automation, and scripting.

Responsibilities

Define and drive Microsoft's memory and storage qualification strategy for 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 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.
Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through strategic engagement with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and ecosystem partners.
Champion engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.

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, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Desired Qualifications

5+ years of experience in hardware validation and qualification (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.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage leadership audiences.
Expertise with storage architecture including NVMe.
8+ years experience in server systems validation and qualification.
Experience defining test strategy for new products.

Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year.
For specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

PythonPowerShellPerlNVMe

#hardware engineering#memory#storage#validation#cloud infrastructure#azure#server platforms#silicon#firmware#operating systems#automation#nvme

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