Senior Power Engineer | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Dec 1, 2026

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Above market

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This role $177k
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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$192,437 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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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 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Power Engineer | Microsoft Careers

The Senior Power Engineer position within Microsoft’s CHSE team focuses on defining and designing rack-level power systems to integrate IT equipment into data centers. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product qualification, testing, and long-term scalability of power infrastructure for high-performance compute and AI workloads. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AC-DC power supply design, digital bus design, and safety standards compliance. Preferred qualifications include a background in electrical engineering, proficiency with tools like Matlab/Simulink and Python, and expertise in rack-level power system testing and integration within ODM or CSP environments. This role demands strong communication skills to engage with external partners and advance power system innovation at scale for Microsoft’s cloud hardware initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Define and design rack level power systems for Microsoft data centers.
  • Lead testing of rack level power systems to identify integration issues.
  • Contribute to the long-term scalability roadmap for Microsoft's power infrastructure.
  • Collaborate on power delivery solutions for high-performance compute workloads.
  • Develop and enforce power system design standards and safety protocols.
  • Engage with external partners to advance power system innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of high power redundant AC-DC power supply design experience
  • Experience with product bring-up, troubleshooting, and power supply testing methodologies
  • Familiarity with digital bus design (I2C/PMBus, Modbus, CANbus) and safety standards
  • Ability to develop detailed design specifications, guidelines, and test plans
  • Proficiency in AC-DC power conversion topologies and simulation tools (Matlab/Simulink, Python)
  • Strong communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration

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