Senior SoC Performance Verification Engineer | Microsoft Careers

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
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9 days ago
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Nov 23, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior SoC Performance Verification Engineer | Microsoft Careers

The Senior SoC Performance Verification Engineer role within Microsoft’s Compute Silicon and Manufacturing Engineering (CSME) team focuses on driving the performance verification process for current and future Cobalt programs. This involves collaborating with architects to identify key performance indicators, developing comprehensive verification strategies, and creating robust test environments and methodologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include crafting performance tests, debugging mismatches, and recommending fixes while engaging partners to enhance design and verification processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, preferably with experience in SoC design and verification using System Verilog/UVM, as well as proficiency in C/C++ for emulation platforms. This role requires expertise in CPU architecture, coherent fabrics, and ARM protocols, alongside excellent communication skills to mentor team members and collaborate across diverse engineering disciplines.

What you'll do

  • Own and drive methodology for performance verification in current and future Cobalt programs.
  • Identify and correlate key performance indicators with performance, IP, and SoC architects.
  • Develop comprehensive verification strategy, test plans, requirements, and environments.
  • Create performance tests and debug mismatches to root cause and recommend fixes.
  • Engage partners to improve design, verification plans/collateral, and methodology continuously.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate with 1+ year experience or Master's with 4+ years experience in relevant field.
  • Bachelor’s with 5+ years experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.
  • At least one end-to-end tapeout performance verification experience required.
  • 6+ years of SoC design and verification principles using industry standard HDLs.
  • Experience developing tests for emulation platforms including C/C++ and VIP content.
  • Expertise in CPU architecture, protocols, coherent fabrics, or ARM standards.

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