Principal Firmware Engineer
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$140,000 - $275,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-18
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, design, and deployment of cloud scale firmware and RAS solutions.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define and architect scalable solutions for cloud workloads.
- Mentor developers to architect and prototype solutions for production-quality cloud-scale applications.
- Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting of hardware/firmware-related issues.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in cloud firmware technologies.
- Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.
Job Requirements
- Doctorate or Master's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with relevant experience.
- 7+ years of experience in designing and developing firmware and software solutions for system reliability.
- Technical leadership experience in Enterprise/Cloud Server hardware architecture.
- Proficiency in C and Python programming.
- Experience in managing complex partner engagements and engineering collaboration.
- Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements.
