Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Principal Firmware AI Architect
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $252K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is responsible for developing and delivering hardware and firmware that powers its Intelligent Cloud mission. They are seeking a Principal Firmware AI Architect to lead the integration of AI and machine learning into their security architecture, driving innovation across firmware and software security layers to enhance efficiencies and proactively mitigate threats.
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Responsibilities
Define a roadmap for AI / ML usage across Firmware / Software Teams based on business ROI
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and their applicability to Secure System design for SoC Architecture, development and operational practices, leading to measurable increase in team efficiencies
Work closely with product architects, firmware teams, and product managers to provide critical guidance and system-level debugging using AI tools leading to increase in debugging efficiencies
Develop and implement modular ML frameworks for hardware error prediction to enhance system reliability
Ensure seamless integration of AI solutions with both hardware and software components
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
OR equivalent experience
1+ years of industry experience with common ML engineering programming languages and platforms such as Python, Databricks, Synapse, or equivalent platforms
Experience with any of building, deploying, and optimizing large-scale AI/ML models in real-world applications
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Preferred
12+ years of technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years of technical engineering experience
OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years of technical engineering experience
Understanding of hardware and devices, or familiarity with OS device drivers and hardware health error reporting
High tolerance to ambiguity and ability to make progress when situations are in flux
Experience in developing or modifying deep learning algorithms/architectures to improve computational and memory efficiency
Solid data engineering and analysis experience
Proven track record of building, deploying, and optimizing large-scale AI/ML models in real-world applications
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Benefits
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Company
Microsoft
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