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Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE)

Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052


Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. We are looking to develop custom silicon and SoCs to deploy in Azure and with this position our focus is on the Microsoft Azure AI Accelerator (MAIA) roadmap.Are you passionate about working on cutting edge technology in a team that embodies the growth mindset? Are you hoping to join an organization which is built on a mission “To empower every person and organization on this planet to achieve more”? Within the Firmware Center of Excellence, we’re looking for a customer-focused, hands-on

Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE)

to help us develop a suite of system validation and diagnostic tests running on Microsoft’s next generation Azure AI Accelerator SoC. You will be working on the latest state-of-the art technologies, in a fun environment with a talented group of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets and located in different geographic locations.ResponsibilitiesDevelop components of firmware including, but not limited to, memory/PCIe training, PHY programming, die-to-die interconnect & error injection capabilities.Design and develop these firmware components that interlock for a complete solution with the SoC firmware and host runtime.Provide technical leadership and guidance to other team members.Collaborate across organizations with AI Frameworks SW, Silicon & System Validation, Architecture and Firmware.Analyze tradeoffs between firmware and hardware in collaboration with silicon architects and designers.Embody our culture and values.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, or Python.6+ years’ experience in software development with C++.6+ years’ experience in post-silicon SoC or system validation or diagnostic/stress test content development.Other RequirementsAbility 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.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.Performance analysis of memory and PCIe bandwidth.Experience in build systems such as CMake and familiarity with CI/CD systems.Ability to work closely with diverse customers, from understanding their needs to resolving open-ended problems.Experience with one or more of these: Memory (LPDDR, HBM) training, PCIe training, BAR setup, Die-to-Die interconnects, system initialization routines.Pre and post silicon firmware development as well as silicon bring up experience.Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $173,200 - $282,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay .Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 2, 2024.#SCHIEMicrosoft 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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