About this role
<b>Overview</b><br><div><p><span>Microsoft is building the fastest and most reliable networks for AI and cloud data centers. Microsoft Azure is one of the largest public cloud platforms worldwide, providing a great channel for product impact that touches the lives of millions of users daily. Microsoft’s partnership with world leaders in AI technology provides unparalleled opportunities for innovation at the cutting edge of high-performance computing and networking. </span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span>Our team has delivered </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_X-oM4j3YE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>Azure Boost</span></a><span> to production through 2 generations and we are now looking for talented hardware design engineers to join our team, developing Azure’s next generation networking ASICs. </span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span>Microsoft’s innovative approach for hardware/software co-design leverages custom-designed hardware to offload and accelerate many types of computations and functions of the Azure network. Our vertical work environment offers an unparalleled opportunity to define end-to-end features, implement & test them, participate in their deployment in the cloud, and see your work used on a global scale!</span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span>Come join us and be challenged daily as you build advanced hardware/software acceleration solutions for some of the world’s largest datacenter networks and AI supercomputers. This is a great opportunity to join a team that has built some of the largest scale cloud systems ever deployed and learn from the very best.</span><span> </span></p></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>Own and lead the development of a complicated hardware unit in a cloud network device, with deep understanding of its architecture, design and interaction with software.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>Design and implement RTL in System Verilog, based on deep understanding of customer requirements, system architecture, and hardware design principles.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>Test and debug your designs in simulation and on hardware-based platforms, to reach cloud-scale quality.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>Work with software teams on development of drivers and applications.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>Deliver the product into cloud production environments and support it through its lifetime.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>5+ years of experience in ASIC design</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>BSc/MSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering, from a major university </span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p>Other Requirements:</p><div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>A versatile can-do, problem-solving attitude, and desire to handle a wide array of challenges. </span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>Proven analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><p><span>Proven communication skills in English</span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div>#azurecorejobs</div></div> <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>