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Microsoft · 19 hours ago

Principal Hardware Architect

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $275K/yr

7+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company seeking a Principal Hardware Architect to join their Strategic Planning and Architecture team within Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure. The role involves analyzing and architecting hardware systems for AI workloads, driving the development of AI infrastructure, and collaborating on innovative hardware designs.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze hardware architectures for AI workloads at system level and SoC level

Architect large scale systems which support breakthrough performance for AI workloads to shape Azure’s AI infrastructure roadmap

Benchmark GPUs and other AI hardware, with NN models and develop kernels for micro benchmarks

Develop / enhance the inference stack architecture for optimal deployment of novel HW architectures and lead prototyping efforts to demonstrate feasibility and performance

Understand business critical AI workloads/applications

Drive NN model/HW codesign

Qualification

AI Accelerator ArchitectureLarge Scale SystemsPython ProgrammingHPC Workloads KnowledgeDeep Learning FrameworksCNN/Transformer OptimizationCollaborative Mindset

Required

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter