Principal Hardware Engineer, DC/DC Power

What you'll do

• Architect and validate DC-DC power delivery systems for compute, storage, and AI platforms.
• Lead the design and simulation of multiphase regulators, point-of-load converters, and high-power ASIC module integration.
• Develop power solution concepts while evaluating technical trade-offs, risks, and benefits.
• Oversee and review power development activities to ensure alignment with requirements and risk management.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution for complex power issues in production and development environments.
• Collaborate with ODMs and suppliers to qualify power components and systems.
• Conduct EMI, thermal, and reliability testing across global deployments.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

• A Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience, a Master's and 6+ years, or a Bachelor's and 8+ years.
• Equivalent experience to the specified degree and year combinations is acceptable.
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other required security screenings.
• Experience in DC-DC power system design and validation (10+ years for MS, 5+ for PhD) (preferred).
• Experience in multiphase regulation, point-of-load conversion, and system-level integration (10+ years for MS, 5+ for PhD) (preferred).
• Proficiency with design/simulation tools such as LTspice, Simplis, Simetrix, Cadence, or Altium (preferred).
• Experience in hyperscale data center infrastructure, ODM/JDM development, and power system integration in CSP environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with power supply qualification standards, PCB layout for low-noise conversion, and digital bus designs like I2C/PMBus (preferred).