Principal Silicon Sourcing Engineer

Microsoft

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 21, 2026
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a Principal Silicon Sourcing Engineer at Microsoft, you will join Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure teams to manage the roadmap for AI accelerators and build strategic relationships with external design houses and internal partners. Your daily responsibilities include developing custom silicon sourcing strategies, leading engagements with suppliers, negotiating supply terms, and optimizing the supply chain to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery. You will need expertise in technical sourcing for custom silicon development, a deep understanding of silicon design processes, and experience in should-cost modeling and PPAC analysis. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or MBA, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills to drive alignment across hardware and engineering teams while formulating strategic sourcing plans.

Skills

custom silicon design process technology nodes PPAC analysis should cost modelling supply chain management supplier selection process market analysis negotiation engineering MBA Executive presence leadership capabilities Azure Hardware Systems Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop custom silicon sourcing strategy for Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure teams.
  • Lead engagement with internal and external partners to deliver cutting-edge silicon solutions.
  • Negotiate supply and commercial terms to drive advantage for Microsoft.
  • Foster partnerships with senior leadership of custom silicon manufacturers.
  • Drive roadmap alignment across Microsoft’s hardware businesses.

What we're looking for

  • At least 6 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, or related roles.
  • Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent technical field.
  • Extensive knowledge of custom silicon design and manufacturing processes.
  • Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage supplier relationships.
  • Expertise in market analysis for technology roadmaps and pricing trends.
  • Strong leadership skills with the capability to drive alignment across teams.
  • Experience in should cost modeling and PPAC analysis for silicon technologies.

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