Senior Silicon Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Mar 3, 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

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TL;DR · Senior Silicon Engineer

As a Senior Silicon Engineer on the Data Processing Unit team within the Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure group, you will join the front-end silicon team to develop high performance, low power, scalable, and programmable DPU silicon. You will be responsible for designing modules to solve complex datacenter problems, collaborating with software teams to co-develop programmable silicon implementation and microarchitecture while working with design verification and physical design teams to deliver quality modules. The role requires expertise in RTL Design, micro-architecture, and the development of complex modules from concept to silicon. Preferred technical skills include knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog, C++, Python, and Perl. You will also apply your understanding of processors, peripheral interconnect bus protocols, architectures, and low power microarchitecture techniques to address critical infrastructure challenges within the data processing unit domain.

What you'll do

  • Design modules to solve complex problems for Data Processing Unit (DPU) silicon in datacenter environments.
  • Develop programmable silicon implementations and microarchitecture in coordination with software teams.
  • Collaborate with design verification and physical design teams to deliver high-quality silicon modules.
  • Deliver high-performance, low-power, scalable, and programmable DPU silicon solutions.
  • Solve complex engineering problems using extensive technical experience.
  • Manage the development of complex modules from initial concept through to final silicon production.

What we're looking for

  • A Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 1+ year of technical engineering experience.
  • A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 4+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the specified degree and experience combinations.
  • Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years.
  • Must provide proof of citizenship or legal residency status to access export-controlled information.
  • 8+ years of RTL Design and micro-architecture experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, C++, Python, and Perl is preferred.

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