Principal Software Engineer
Redmond, WA 
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OverviewThe Microsoft Silicon Engineering Solutions and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is responsible for developing and delivering the hardware and firmware that is responsible for powering 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 with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help achieve that mission. Are you passionate about working on cutting edge new 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"? 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 Software Engineer with a background in system architecture & design who can influence the partners and drive End to End (E2E) solutions from concept to production. You have experience with Platform & System-on-Chip (SoC) Architecture and Design, bring up of SoC, root causing issues at the intersection of multiple subsystems across firmware and hardware. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect firmware solutions for Cloud Hardware systems, focusing on system-level E2E design, debugging and troubleshooting.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, validation & integration and product managers to define firmware requirements and specifications.Develop and maintain firmware architecture, ensuring scalability, modularity, and maintainability.Develop Security threat models for the platform working with vendors and Security teams.Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration and communication between hardware and firmware components.Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in firmware technologies, and provide recommendations for improvement.Work closely with Microsoft product groups, industry partners and researchers to architect and develop server hardware solutions that meet the requirements for our cloud services platforms at the lowest possible cost of ownership (TCO).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.Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and prioritize tasks effectively.OtherEmbody our Culture and Values

 

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