Microsoft · 13 hours ago
Senior Hardware Engineer
Microsoft Azure is developing a high‑performance and reliable public cloud and is seeking individuals who can work across the full technology stack, from hardware to systems to applications. The Hardware Engineer role contributes to building what is described as the world’s fastest public cloud, supporting technology that impacts millions of people.
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Responsibilities
Design, propose and oversee the analysis/evaluation of hardware architectures
Design and code RTL modules written in Verilog/SystemVerilog and targeting FPGAs
Simulate and perform hardware-based testing, debug, and verification of FPGA designs
Scripting and basic software development in support of hardware design
Apply Agile development methodologies including code reviews, sprint planning, and frequent deployment
Handle a DevOps role with occasional on-call responsibilities for resolving customer issues in production
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
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
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
2+ years of experience implementing a digital design with a Hardware Description Language (e.g. System Verilog)
2+ years of experience verifying and validating Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Company
Microsoft
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