Electrical Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
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$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 3, 2027

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $155k
This role $152k
$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$180,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $155k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

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 598 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 586 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer As part of the Cloud Operations & Innovation team, the Electrical Engineer will support the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for essential online services. The role involves designing robust, scalable, and secure electrical engineering features, interpreting device specification sheets, and creating detailed technical documentation such as schematics and diagrams. Day-to-day responsibilities include selecting components from supplier sheets, developing verification test cases, and utilizing equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers to measure product features. The candidate will also manage project implementation schedules, conduct risk assessments, and analyze data for quality metrics. Preferred skills include a Professional Engineer license, experience with power system analysis tools like SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower, and expertise in commissioning electrical distribution systems from medium voltage to branch circuits within datacenter environments.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 97 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Create robust, scalable, and secure electrical engineering designs for product features and extensions.
  • Develop technical documentation including drawings, schematics, and specifications for hardware products.
  • Select appropriate components by reviewing supplier and partner technical data sheets.
  • Write design verification test cases and execute test plans using standard methodologies.
  • Develop automated testing solutions and conduct independent testing on standard feature areas.
  • Analyze statistical data to identify and report flaws affecting product design changes.
  • Manage project implementation schedules and communicate progress while escalating risks to management.
  • Document material details, components, and assembly information through established release processes.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the specified educational and experience requirements.
  • Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check every two years.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
  • Experience designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems from medium voltage to branch circuits (preferred).
  • Experience with power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower and reviewing studies (preferred).
  • Knowledge of electrical and control systems related to datacenter environments (preferred).

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