Principal Firmware Engineer

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Microsoft Silicon Engineering Solutions and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is responsible for developing and delivering the hardware and firmware that powers Microsoft’s "Intelligent Cloud" mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission. The Firmware Center of Excellence is responsible for Hardware/Firmware for Azure Infrastructure. We are working on the next generation Hardware/Firmware for server, silicon and rack infrastructure with a focus on innovation in firmware technology to secure Azure infrastructure for Microsoft and their customers. We are looking for a Principal Firmware Engineer with a background in system debug to work on lighting up these various technologies as each team produces their part. You have experience with System‑on‑Chip (SoC) Architecture and Design, bringing up SoC, root causing issues at the intersection of multiple subsystems across firmware and hardware. Responsibilities Work with product architects, firmware teams, product managers to provide critical guidance, system‑level debugging and troubleshooting to various teams on Cloud HW systems, focusing on new technologies like GPU and AI accelerators. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Architects, hardware engineers, software developers, validation & integration and product managers and ensure firmware requirements and specifications are clearly defined and highlight any gaps required for a product. Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration and communication between hardware and firmware components. Design and implement firmware modules to support various hardware interfaces, including USB vNIC, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and other related protocols. Perform system‑level debugging and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware/firmware‑related issues. Embody our culture and values. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience. OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience. OR equivalent experience. Experience with Platform initialization firmware, board support package integration, low‑level drivers for peripherals using one or more of the following: PCIe, I2C, eMMC, SPI, USB, UARTs as well as Memory Management, Scheduling, Interrupts and multi‑threading. Experience working from early concept of Architecture, designing, and delivering on new technologies across the entire platform. Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. These include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Cloud Background Check and the required repeated assessment every two years. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. OR equivalent experience. Familiarity with AI Machine Learning technologies. Experience working with multiple teams on Root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging skills resulting in solving complex Hardware/Firmware interface issues. In‑depth knowledge of hardware and firmware interfaces: OpenBMC, DMTF MCTP, Redfish, PLDM, SPDM, RAS, UEFI, Virtualization/SRIOV. Experience working with High performance computing, GPU and AI accelerator integration into Data center. Experience with Implementation of Hardware/Firmware Security primitives. Compensation and Benefits Firmware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. The base pay range for this role in the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year. Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 17, 2025. Equal Opportunity Employer Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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