Principal Electrical Engineer, AI Hardware
Microsoft
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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $139,875–$187,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $164k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
Microsoft currently has 653 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 617 roles with salary data.
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Senior Electrical Engineer The Senior Electrical Engineer joins the Cloud Hardware Systems Engineering team to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure through advanced hardware design. This role involves leading electrical design execution at the system level, creating detailed specifications, and conducting deep reviews of schematics, board files, BOMs, DFT, and DFM. The engineer collaborates with internal teams across thermal, mechanical, firmware, and OS disciplines, as well as external partners to ensure product functionality and reliability. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining bring-up and electrical test requirements, troubleshooting hardware issues, and leading debug efforts. Key technical competencies include experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, and ethernet; knowledge of system firmware such as BIOS and BMC; and expertise in operating systems like Windows or Linux. The role focuses on solving challenges related to high-volume production for server, storage, networking, and accelerator hardware.
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Median $150000 from 134 postings across 22 companies.
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