Principal Hardware Architect | Microsoft Careers

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US Posted 4 days ago $142,800$274,800 / year

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TL;DR

The Principal Hardware Architect role within the Cloud Silicon and Manufacturing team at SCHIE involves defining and delivering operational measures for hardware manufacturing, focusing on high-performance I/O subsystems for Microsoft Azure silicon platforms. This senior-level position requires a seasoned professional to architect PCIe Gen 7 subsystems, evaluate IP with vendors, and collaborate closely with performance modeling teams to analyze SOC/platform workloads. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in SoC or I/O architecture, deep expertise in PCIe (Gen4/5/6/7), and knowledge of emerging standards like CXL. They must be adept at working across cross-functional teams including design, DV, firmware, and system software to deliver robust solutions that optimize the memory hierarchy for Azure workloads.

Skills

PCIe CXL Gen7 Gen6 Gen5 IOMMU SR-IOV ATS RAS Power Management Security Architecture Performance Modeling System Software Firmware Design Verification Post-Silicon Validation Debugging Deployment Cross-Functional Collaboration

What you'll do

  • Architect PCIe Gen 7 subsystem for high-performance computing.
  • Evaluate vendor IP to recommend optimal solutions for Azure Cobalt.
  • Analyze SOC/platform workloads with Performance Modeling team.
  • Identify full stack optimization opportunities within memory hierarchy.
  • Define next-generation PCIe/CXL architecture for Microsoft Azure silicon.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in SoC or I/O architecture
  • Deep expertise in PCIe architecture (Gen4/Gen5/Gen6 or later)
  • Experience delivering PCIe-based subsystems from architecture to silicon production
  • Knowledge of CXL architecture and memory/coherency models
  • Proven leadership in driving architecture across multiple programs
  • Experience with performance modeling for hyperscale workloads

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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

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