Principal Firmware Engineer

The Principal Firmware Engineer will lead the architecture, design, and deployment of cloud-scale firmware solutions, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver high-quality solutions for Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.

• Lead architecture, design, and deployment of cloud scale firmware and RAS solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define and architect scalable solutions.
• Mentor a team of developers in architecting and prototyping solutions.
• Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting of hardware/firmware-related issues.
• Stay updated with industry trends in cloud firmware technologies.
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values.
• Provide recommendations for improvements based on industry advancements.

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's with 6+ years, or a Bachelor's with 8+ years of experience.
• 7+ years of experience in designing and developing firmware solutions.
• Technical leadership experience in Enterprise/Cloud Server hardware architecture.
• Skills in C and Python programming.
• Experience in managing partner engagement and engineering collaboration.
• Ability to meet Microsoft’s security screening requirements.