Principal Firmware Engineer
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$140,000 - $275,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-28
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 in prototyping solutions and transitioning them to production-quality.
- Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting of hardware/firmware-related issues.
- Stay updated on industry trends in cloud firmware technologies and recommend improvements.
- Embody Microsoft's culture and values.
Job Requirements
- Doctorate or Master's or Bachelor's 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.
- Technical leadership experience in Enterprise/Cloud Server hardware architecture.
- Expertise in C and Python programming.
- Experience managing complex partner engagements and engineering collaborations.
- Ability to meet security screening requirements.
