Principal Design Engineer

Microsoft is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join their dynamic Artificial Intelligence System on Chip (AISoC) Silicon team. This role is part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a cutting-edge technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive high performance, high bandwidth designs
• Work on IP microarchitecture specification, RTL design, synthesis, and SOC integration
• Interact with architecture, verification, and physical design teams
• Ensure design implementation and verification meet specifications

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ years of related technical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 8+ years experience in delivering successful IP or ASIC/SOC designs
• Expertise in Digital Design, including microarchitecture specification, RTL coding, and CDC/LINT closure
• 8+ years experience in Synthesis, Timing constraints, PPA trade-offs, and Post-Silicon Debug
• 5+ years experience in Designing Complex Control Logic or Fabric/Network On Chip or Networking ASICs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years technical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Record of successful ASIC tape outs in deep sub-micron technologies
• Experience in Leading and/or Managing Small Teams
• Expertise in various micro-architecture areas (Complex Control Paths, Memory hierarchies, AXI)
• Python/Perl scripting skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

The role offers a competitive salary range of USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year (higher in San Francisco and New York City areas), along with excellent benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and more.

Join Microsoft's inclusive work environment and contribute to innovative silicon solutions that power a wide range of technologies from consumer products to cloud computing.