Principal Firmware Validation Engineer

Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a Principal Firmware Validation Engineer to join their team responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission. The role involves working on cutting-edge technology for server, silicon, and rack infrastructure, focusing on firmware technology to secure Azure infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience in System on Chip Architecture (SoC), bring-up of SoC, and root causing issues at the intersection of multiple subsystems across firmware and hardware.

Key responsibilities include:

• Involvement in all phases of product development from pre-silicon to platform deployment in the datacenter
• Collaboration with architects, firmware teams, and program management
• Driving and executing firmware integration and validation test plans
• Architecting and implementing test content and frameworks
• Mentoring and guiding team members
• Coordinating integration, validation, and debugging of system software
• Improving test coverage, release automation, and efficiency of firmware releases

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale system design, architecture, development, and testing
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Programming experience in Python, C, or C++
• Experience with platform initialization, UEFI/U-Boot, and low-level drivers

The role offers opportunities to work on next-generation hardware/firmware for Azure infrastructure, collaborating closely with AI and Azure-Core teams. Microsoft provides industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, discounts on products and services, savings and investments plans, parental leave, generous time off, and opportunities for networking and community involvement.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.