Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal Software Engineer - Control OS
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leader in technology and innovation, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead their DPU Runtime (OS) Driver team. The role involves defining architecture, setting technical direction, and driving execution to deliver robust Linux driver frameworks and host integration for next-generation DPU software.
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Responsibilities
Define architecture and long‑term roadmap for Linux/Windows Control Plane driver frameworks and interfaces
Lead development and hardening of host‑side Control Plane drivers and advanced user‑space tools
Own critical device‑side components in FunOS, ensuring scalable, reliable kernel/user‑space integration
Set engineering standards and mentor seniors, driving design reviews and cross‑team technical decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Ability 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: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
8+ years of C/C++ programming experience with a focus on performance and scalability
8+ years in Embedded and/or OS Kernel development, including architecture and integration
Extensive experience designing and shipping complex device drivers (Linux or Windows) at scale
Proven ability to define architecture and lead cross‑team execution for driver frameworks
Experience with Rust for systems programming and safety‑critical components
Deep knowledge of Linux/Windows internals, configuration, and deployment at scale
Expertise in ARM architecture and PCIe driver/firmware development, including performance tuning
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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