About this role
<b>Overview</b><br><div><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"> As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow in the specialty clouds, the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, the Non-Public support within Silicon Cloud Hardware Infrastructure and Engineering(SCHIE) team is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving the planning process, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">We are looking for experienced engineers with a dedicated passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage and optimize the Cloud infrastructure. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">#SCHIE</span></p></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Execute System level end to end debug solutions for @scale datacenter systems. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Lead collaboration projects with hardware, firmware and software teams that drive root cause analysis. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Accountable for successful execution of targeted System Level root cause analysis and defect reduction projects. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Provide technical recommendations on diagnostics or debug deployment technologies. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Lead debug of complex problems based on technical and business understanding. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Develop world class at scale debug methodologies, test strategies and test routines in data center solutions. </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Solve problems relating to mission critical services and build automation to drive debug efficiency. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders for planning and progress on initiatives using data. </span></p></li></ul></div></div><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><div><div><p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience</span><ul><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience</span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">OR equivalent experience </span></li></ul></li></ul></div><div><p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Other Requirements</strong></span></p><div><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Security Clearance Requirements: </strong>Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: </span></div><div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span dir="ltr">The successful candidate <span style="text-decoration:underline">must have</span> an <strong>active</strong> <strong>U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation</strong> <strong>(SSBI) with Polygraph</strong>. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.</span> </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Clearance Verification</strong>: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Microsoft Cloud Background Check:</strong> This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Citizenship & Citizenship Verification</strong>: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government clearance.</span></div></div></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience </span><ul><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience </span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience </span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">OR equivalent experience </span></li></ul></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Deep understanding of modern computer architectures or System on Chip features like reliability, accessibility and serviceability (RAS) features, virtualization technologies or major architectural blocks like Memory Controllers or Central Processing Units or Storage or Networking solutions for Cloud or Datacenter infrastructures.</span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Capable of leading technical deep dives into software solutions used in at scale environments or datacenter infrastructure, cloud native operating systems, or virtualization technologies. </span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Platform or system level debug and validation experience. </span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Data analytical skills- Knowing how to use large scale data and analytical tools. </span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Effective communication skills using various forms of media. </span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Able to plan work AND work to a plan, adapting as necessary, in a rapidly evolving environment. </span></li><li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Individual effectiveness skills such as discipline, time management, decision making, planning, and organizing work, summarizing results through technical reports.</span></li></ul></div><div><p> </p></div></div><div> </div> <br><br><p>Hardware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year. </p><p></p> <p>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br><a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay">https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a></p><br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>