This role pays more than
56%
of similar roles. Most pay
$187,700–$256,050
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$231k
versus about
$222k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 586 roles with salary data.
The Principal Silicon Systems Architect joins the Windows & Devices team to shape future platforms by translating workloads and product goals into system architecture and silicon roadmaps. This role involves providing technical leadership throughout the entire development process, with a primary focus on early definition and specification. You will define requirements for System on Chips (SoCs) and key strategic technologies while managing trade-offs across compute, memory, power, performance, cost, thermal, and security. The position requires collaborating cross-functionally with teams in Software, Firmware, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical, Camera, and Display technologies to drive co-design and partner roadmaps. Key responsibilities include building workload and system models, performing performance analysis, and managing heterogeneous compute across CPU, GPU, NPU, media, memory, and interconnects. You will communicate complex technical trade-offs to align engineering teams and partners during product execution.
SoC Architecture
Semiconductor Power Architecture
Power Integrity
Signal Integrity
C
C++
Scripting
Emulation
Silicon Validation
Firmware
Software Engineering
PC Architecture
Simulation
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