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Microsoft · 23 hours ago

Hardware Design Engineer (contract)

Microsoft is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer for a contract role through Allegis Global Solutions. The role focuses on design verification for sophisticated intellectual properties and sub-systems, requiring the development of comprehensive verification test plans and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Analyze technical information for project planning and execution of verification activities
Create and modify existing verification environments and components within a UVM simulation framework
Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation
Develop testbench infrastructure and create comprehensive testcases for IP and sub-system verification
Implement checkers, write functional coverage, and develop assertions to ensure design integrity
Develop common and reusable verification components for deployment across multiple teams
Perform coverage analysis and drive coverage closure activities
Execute simulations and regressions to validate design functionality
Triage and debug test failures to identify root causes and ensure system conformance
Evaluate reporting formats, constraints, and security requirements to determine optimal hardware configurations
Monitor equipment functionality and implement necessary modifications to ensure systems operate according to specifications

Qualification

UVM methodologySystemVerilogHardware verificationVerilog RTLASIC verificationFPGA verificationAnalytical skillsEngineering science knowledgeAMBA AXI protocolCommunication skillsTeam collaborationDetail-orientedProblem-solvingCreative approach

Required

10+ years of professional experience in hardware verification or related field
Extensive experience with IP and system-on-chip level verification using UVM and SystemVerilog within the last 3 years
Demonstrated experience creating and writing test benches
Background in hardware engineering design
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
Advanced knowledge of UVM methodology and frameworks
Extensive experience coding in SystemVerilog
Proficiency in Verilog RTL programming language
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative approach to technical challenges
Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented mindset with focus on quality
Knowledge of ASIC or FPGA-based verification methodologies
Understanding of engineering science and technology practical applications

Preferred

Familiarity with AMBA AXI protocol
Experience with hardware engineering design concepts

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Company

Microsoft

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
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