Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$100,600–$199,000 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
Closes
Nov 7, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $150k
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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $149,150–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 728 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer | Microsoft Careers

As a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, you will join a dedicated team responsible for designing and implementing core infrastructure for critical online services such as Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Your primary responsibilities include creating robust, scalable designs that ensure security and extensibility while addressing industry threats. You will also identify new tools and methodologies to enhance testing processes and guide project implementation by mentoring team members. This role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering with at least 1 year of relevant experience for Master’s degree holders or 2 years for Bachelor’s degree holders, along with expertise in design verification and documentation.

What you'll do

  • Designs robust and scalable mechanical solutions for complex products.
  • Develops verification plans to ensure security and reliability of designs.
  • Identifies new tools and methodologies for testing hardware engineering aspects.
  • Creates detailed test cases based on industry threats and standards.
  • Guides team members during project implementation phases.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Design robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure for Microsoft's online services.
  • Identify new tools and methodologies for creating test cases.
  • Guide team members during project implementation.

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