Principal ML Architect | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Nov 28, 2026
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The Principal ML Architect role within the AI Silicon Architecture team focuses on advancing hardware manufacturing for Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure by exploring innovative algorithms and architectures for AI silicon accelerators. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing bit-accurate C-models, driving architecture studies through model creation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Hardware, Software, Design Verification, Emulation, and Kernel Development throughout the silicon development cycle. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in SIMD/SIMT architecture, floating-point formats, linear algebra, DMA, memory subsystems, computer architecture, hardware/software co-design, RTL design, and C/C++ coding. This role requires a deep understanding of architecture modeling at various levels and strong communication skills to support the team’s mission of enhancing scale and sustainability in cloud hardware manufacturing.

Skills

C C++ SIMD SIMT IEEE floating-point formats Linear algebra DMA Memory subsystem Computer architecture Hardware/Software co-design RTL Design DV Architecture modeling

What you'll do

  • Explore new algorithms and architecture for AI Silicon accelerator.
  • Develop bit-accurate C-models and test platforms for hardware validation.
  • Write new Hardware Architecture exploration models to drive studies.
  • Support Design, DV, Emulation, and kernel development teams throughout silicon cycle.
  • Collaborate with Hardware and Software Architecture teams on projects.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in SIMD/SIMT architecture or floating-point formats/FP arithmetic.
  • 6+ years of experience in linear algebra/matrix operations, DMA, memory subsystems.
  • Extensive knowledge in computer architecture and hardware/software co-design.
  • Proficient in RTL design and DV with experience in architecture modeling.
  • Strong C/C++ coding skills and ability to develop bit-accurate C-models.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-team projects.

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