Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
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3 days ago
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Confirmed live today
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Apr 21, 2027

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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 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

The Senior Hardware Systems Engineer joins the Azure Cloud Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering team to develop systems and modules for the public cloud. You will design and execute system validation plans for leading hardware solutions, specifically focusing on CPU and GPU applications to ensure cloud-grade quality. Daily responsibilities include architecting test and debug frameworks, building automation using Python or PowerShell, and developing application software, libraries, and drivers to interface with firmware. You will collaborate with OEMs and ODMs to perform SKU qualification, scale testing, and root cause analysis for server subsystem faults. The role requires expertise in PCIe, memory subsystems, and networking, alongside hands-on experience with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes. You will solve complex hardware, firmware, and OS interaction issues to ensure reliable performance across diverse cloud environments.

What you'll do

  • Plan, design, and execute system validation plans for hardware solutions based on CPU and GPU applications.
  • Architect and develop efficient test and debug frameworks for cutting-edge cloud technologies.
  • Build automation and tooling for server validation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Perform hands-on validation and debugging in the laboratory to identify and resolve server subsystem faults.
  • Develop application software, libraries, and drivers to interface with firmware and hardware devices.
  • Drive unified testing methodologies by adopting automation and AI capabilities to enhance test coverage.
  • Coordinate with OEMs and ODMs to perform system validation, SKU qualification, and scale testing.
  • Resolve production customer issues through a DevOps role and occasional on-call responsibilities.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the degree and years of experience requirements.
  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
  • 6+ years of experience in server systems/platforms development and validation for enterprise or cloud markets (preferred).
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in server hardware validation architecture, test infrastructure, and automation (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation (preferred).
  • Experience in evaluating hardware designs, HW/FW/OS interactions, and debugging complex system-level issues (required).

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