Senior Hardware Engineer, Memory & Storage Validation

What you'll do

• Define and drive memory and storage qualification strategies for Azure server platforms.
• Architect scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, and automation infrastructure for cloud-scale environments.
• Influence component and platform architecture decisions by partnering with silicon, firmware, and operating system teams.
• Establish reliability requirements, telemetry strategies, and health monitoring frameworks to ensure production readiness.
• Resolve complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure platform availability, performance, and reliability.
• Lead cross-functional investigations across hardware, firmware, and drivers to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through engagement with OEMs, ODMs, and silicon providers.
• Develop scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Perl to automate data collection and accelerate the debug process.

What we're looking for

• A Master's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience is required.
• Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check is required.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware validation and qualification (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug) (preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in server systems validation and qualification (preferred).
• Knowledge of server system, system memory, and storage architecture (preferred).
• Expertise with storage architecture including NVMe (preferred).
• Ability to develop scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Perl for automation and data collection (preferred).
• Experience defining test strategy for new products (preferred).