Hardware Engineer - Testing

Microsoft Silicon Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally.

We are seeking a candidate with hardware test experience who can work with Microsoft's internal teams as well as suppliers to develop and implement qualification plans and test cases for Microsoft's CHIE Server Systems. Testing will target all aspects of the server environment (BIOS, BMC, Power, Memory, Storage, FPGA, Network, Performance, Stress, etc.) across multiple operating systems.

Responsibilities:

• Drive build out and documentation of qualification test bed environments (KVM/IP, 40/50/100GbE, InfiniBand, Rack management, Power, Remote access, etc.)
• Build out of Virtualization infrastructure to support qualification test bed environments
• Work with CSI Systems engineering and Automation teams to develop/enhance test cases for current and new technologies
• Debug and drive to resolution issues related to the qualification of Microsoft's CSI servers
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on resolving issues
• Interact with multiple teams inside and outside of Microsoft

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hardware technical experience OR Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of server system / rack system architectures
• Knowledge of networking, power, rack management and remote access environments
• Experience in integrating and validating PCBAs, hardware components and/or systems
• Familiar with and able to develop scripts (Python, PowerShell) and routines to enable and accelerate data collection and data reduction via automation
• Self-motivated individual, must be able to work collaboratively in team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM), demonstrate technical leadership in driving successful product development