Firmware Engineer

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: WA
Salary: $85,400–$168,100 / yr
Posted: 122 days ago
Closes: Aug 24, 2026
Nearby: 76 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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

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TL;DR · Firmware Engineer

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As a Firmware Engineer at SCHIE, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing foundational firmware that powers Microsoft’s Azure infrastructure, including cutting-edge AI accelerator silicon. Your daily tasks will include designing and testing firmware on both pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and production-ready firmware, participating in SoC bring-up and troubleshooting, and supporting the deployment of silicon in data centers. Ideal candidates should have a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields and experience with embedded Rust, RTOS’s, and toolchains. Familiarity with SoC bring-up, OS primitives, multi-threading, and pre-silicon environments is highly preferred as you contribute to the firmware stack enabling Microsoft’s advanced AI workloads.

Skills

Rust Rust RTOS SoC bring-up Multi-threading Pre-silicon environments Embedded systems Debugging Testing Firmware development Collaboration Troubleshooting Data Center deployment Architecture Silicon engineering

What you'll do

Design and develop firmware for Azure’s custom AI silicon programs.
Debug and test firmware on both pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.
Drive SoC bring-up and troubleshoot issues during the process.
Participate in the deployment and operation of silicon in data centers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, production-grade firmware.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field required.
Experience designing, developing, debugging, testing firmware for custom silicon programs.
Proficiency in embedded RUST and RTOS toolchains preferred.
Experience with SoC bring-up, OS primitives, and multi-threading desired.
Ability to collaborate across hardware, architecture, and software teams.

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