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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Closes: Nov 28, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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This role $209k

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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 1589 open roles on FindRole.

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The Principal Foundry Technologist role within the Foundry and Advanced Packaging team focuses on driving operational excellence for hardware manufacturing at Microsoft. This senior-level position involves leading technical engagements with external foundries, ensuring best-in-class silicon performance through yield optimization and continuous improvement. Daily tasks include compiling data using statistical techniques, providing technical assessments of architecture requirements, and defining engineering structures in test chips for technology enablement. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in semiconductor process development, technology evaluation, and modeling, along with expertise in EDA tools such as Cadence, Caliber, Synopsys, and Siemens. Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, AI/ML, DFT, and DFM techniques is also crucial for success in this role.

Skills

Python Java C++ EDA tools Cadence Caliber Synopsys Siemens DOE AI/ML DFT DFM STA RTL to GDS PPA optimization

What you'll do

Lead technical interactions with external foundries for pre-silicon design and post-silicon development.
Compile and analyze data using statistical methods to optimize yield and performance during manufacturing.
Provide sound technical assessments based on architecture and system requirements.
Design engineering structures in test chips for technology interception and enablement.
Conduct comprehensive Power, Performance, Area, and Cost analysis for technology enablement.

What we're looking for

8+ years of semiconductor process development and manufacturing experience.
Deep understanding of device physics, foundry design management, and yield improvement techniques.
Experience in technology evaluation, testchip design, and modeling for PDKs and IP development.
Strong data analysis skills using EDA tools from Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects with a focus on continuous improvement.

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