Microsoft · 19 hours ago
Principal Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
7+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on powering the Intelligent Cloud mission. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the development of debug solutions for datacenter systems and collaborate with various teams to improve hardware infrastructure for cloud services.
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Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of end to end debug solutions for @scale datacenter systems
Lead collaboration projects with hardware, firmware and software teams that drive root cause analysis
Accountable for successful execution of targeted defect reduction projects
Provide technical recommendations on at scale test content deployment technologies
Lead resolution of complex problems based on technical and business understanding
Develop world class at scale debug methodologies, test strategies and test routines in data center solutions
Solve problems relating to mission critical services and build automation to drive debug efficiency
Effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders for planning and progress on initiatives using data
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
Equivalent experience
5+ years of experience of technical leadership as a platform or software architect or validation architect or a lead debug engineer or equivalent industry experience leadership position
Deep understanding of modern server or datacenter architectures or System on Chip features like virtualization technologies or major architectural blocks like Memory Controllers or Central Processing Units or Storage or Networking solutions for Cloud or Datacenter infrastructures
Experience leading technical deep dives into datacenter software solutions used in at scale environments or datacenter infrastructure and data systems, cloud native operating systems, or virtualization technologies
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
Platform or system level debug and validation experience
Data analytical skills- Knowing how to use large scale data and analytical tools
Great communication skills using various forms of media
Able to plan work, and work to a plan adapting as necessary in a rapidly evolving Environment
Individual effectiveness skills such as discipline, time management, decision making, planning, and organizing work, summarizing results through technical reports
Self-driven, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and across the team of engineers
Company
Microsoft
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