Senior Signal Integrity Lab Engineer

Microsoft

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Hybrid
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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 29, 2027

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This role $177k
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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 557 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Signal Integrity Lab Engineer

Sr. Signal Integrity Lab Engineer The Sr. Signal Integrity Lab Engineer joins the Cloud Hardware Systems Engineering team to support Azure Compute Hardware infrastructure. This role involves planning and executing signal integrity and power integrity measurements using Vector Network Analyzers and Oscilloscopes. The engineer will assemble and prepare server hardware for testing, which includes soldering components onto printed circuit boards and developing innovative probing solutions to improve measurement accuracy and repeatability. Additionally, the position requires post-processing validation data into reports and maintaining lab equipment while staying current on industry trends. Key technical skills include experience with time-domain reflectometry, high-speed interconnects like PCI Express and DDR, and potential familiarity with simulation tools such as HSPICE, ADS, HFSS, or HyperLynx. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability of data center platforms through rigorous electrical measurements and hardware modifications.

What you'll do

  • Execute Signal Integrity and Power Integrity measurements on Azure Compute Hardware using VNAs and Oscilloscopes.
  • Prepare and assemble server hardware for testing by installing instrumentation and performing soldering modifications.
  • Develop innovative probing solutions to improve measurement accuracy and repeatability.
  • Post-process validation data and prepare technical reports for engineering review and sign-off.
  • Maintain lab equipment and infrastructure while staying current on industry trends and supplier capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of work experience as an Engineering Technician or Validation Engineer.
  • 5+ years of experience making electrical measurements on circuit boards using oscilloscopes, TDR, or VNA.
  • 5+ years of experience assembling computer systems and soldering/desoldering components on circuit boards.
  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
  • Direct experience performing VNA measurements to verify high-speed interconnect performance (preferred).
  • Experience with SI simulations using tools like HSPICE, ADS, HFSS, HyperLynx, or equivalent (preferred).

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