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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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As a Principal Hardware Systems Engineer within the Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering team, you will drive system validation for Azure’s leading hardware solutions. You will be responsible for architecting and developing efficient test and debug frameworks, building automation, and establishing unified methodologies across various product segments. Your daily work involves defining validation architectures for complex CPU and GPU applications, triaging cross-functional defects, and mentoring engineers in test plan creation. The role requires expertise in hardware design, firmware, and OS interactions to ensure systems meet high reliability standards for cloud environments. You will utilize tools such as Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and PCIe analyzers while leveraging AI capabilities to enhance coverage. This position addresses the technical challenge of providing end-to-end hardware solutions for large-scale cloud infrastructure and complex system-level issues involving thermal components and board hardware.