Microsoft · 8 hours ago
Systems Hardware Engineer
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is a highly innovative company that collaborates across disciplines to produce cutting edge technology that changes our world. The Azure Silicon Cloud Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated hardware systems engineer to work on delivering hardware designs for Microsoft’s Azure Cloud. Responsibilities include system validation, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop robust cloud hardware solutions.
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Responsibilities
Run System Validation and SKU Qualification on cutting edge Cobalt servers
Lead in cross-boundary issue triage, debug, and resolution
Be part of the concept design discussions, gather node/rack system level requirements, clarify interfaces, provide feedback into future design requirements to help develop robust and high-performance cloud hardware solutions
Architect cloud test scenarios and guide software engineers to automate test flows
Work with ODMs, other system engineers, internal design teams and customers to develop validation execution plans for new technologies and MSFT IP features
Developing quality criteria for different phases of programs
Work with ODMs, Silicon vendors, component suppliers and internal design teams on cross-boundary triaging, debugging, and resolving issues
Review system engineering and validation coverage throughout the lifecycle of the program and publish plan vs. progress reports
Develop node/rack system level test cases, test requirements against system level requirements and verify them for functionality at node/rack level
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure systems meet significant quality, reliability, and service level requirements for a cloud environment
Architect cloud test scenarios and guide software engineers to automate test flows
Create collateral for customer support, both internal and external, from novice to expert
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience
OR equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in server systems or platform design and development within enterprise or cloud environments
2+ years of experience with server hardware architecture, including understanding of hardware/firmware/OS interfaces
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Preferred
Proven technical communication skills (verbal and written) to interface with cross-functional technical leads within and/or outside of the organization
Experience evaluating OEM hardware designs, including understanding platform configuration trade-offs and performance tuning
Knowledge of standard server interfaces (e.g., PCIe, SATA, memory subsystems) is preferred
Experience with server platform hardware validation, system firmware testing methodologies, and platform-level test architecture is preferred
Hands-on experience using hardware and firmware debug tools (e.g., ITP, Arium, ARM/JTAG)
Experience debugging complex system‑level issues, identifying root cause, and proposing fixes across hardware, firmware, and OS boundaries is preferred
Experience in volume hardware test and debug environments, including performance benchmarking and analysis is preferred
Company
Microsoft
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