Senior Hardware Engineer, DC/DC Power

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
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5 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Mar 14, 2027

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TL;DR · Senior Hardware Engineer, DC/DC Power

Senior Hardware Engineer - DC/DC Power joins the Cloud Hardware Systems Engineering team to architect and validate power delivery systems for compute, storage, and AI platforms. This role involves leading the design and simulation of multiphase regulators, point-of-load converters, and high-power ASIC module integration while providing technical mentorship and guidance to cross-functional partners. The engineer will manage risk mitigation, conduct EMI, thermal, and reliability testing, and collaborate with suppliers to qualify components for data center infrastructure. Key technical requirements include expertise in power converter control theory, PWM converters like Buck or LLC, and simulation tools such as LTspice, Simplis, Cadence, or Altium. Additional skills include experience with high-frequency inductor design, HFSS, PowerDC, and SI/PI analysis to solve complex power delivery challenges within large-scale cloud infrastructure environments.

What you'll do

  • Architect and validate DC-DC power delivery systems for compute, storage, and AI platforms.
  • Lead the design and simulation of multiphase regulators, point-of-load converters, and high-power ASIC module integration.
  • Develop power solution concepts while evaluating technical trade-offs, risks, and benefits.
  • Oversee and review internal engineering activities to ensure alignment with requirements and risk mitigation.
  • Drive root cause analysis and resolution for complex power issues in production and development environments.
  • Collaborate with ODMs and suppliers to qualify power components and systems.
  • Conduct EMI, thermal, and reliability testing across global deployments.
  • Influence product architecture and roadmaps through expert knowledge of DC-DC power systems.

What we're looking for

  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
  • 5+ years (MS) or 3 years (PhD) of experience in multiphase regulation, point-of-load conversion, and system-level integration (preferred).
  • 5+ years (MS) or 3 years (PhD) of experience in DC-DC power system design and validation (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience with product bring-up and troubleshooting skills with power supply testing methodologies (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience developing design specifications, design guidelines, and test plans (preferred).
  • Proven knowledge in power converter control theory and PWM/resonant converters (preferred).
  • Experience with high-frequency inductor design, high-power DCDC modules, or vertical power module design (preferred).
  • Experience with SI/PI tools, PCB layout for low-noise conversion, and hyperscale data center infrastructure (preferred).

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