Principal Hardware Engineer

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to join their Cloud AI & Advanced Systems Engineering (CAASE) team. This role is crucial in developing and delivering custom hardware acceleration solutions for Azure cloud infrastructure. The position involves collaborating with internal Microsoft teams and external partners to investigate opportunities using custom silicon and programmable hardware FPGAs.

The ideal candidate will drive the co-development of hardware and software, develop roadmaps, and refine solutions on ASIC and FPGA platforms. They will be responsible for analyzing Total Cost of Operation and Return on Investment for various solutions while building consensus on sustainable acceleration strategies across teams.

This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud infrastructure development, with access to Microsoft's vast resources and cutting-edge technology. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and work-life balance benefits.

The role requires extensive experience in hardware engineering, particularly in FPGA design and development. The successful candidate will join a team responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission, supporting over 200 online businesses including Bing, Office 365, Xbox Live, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally.

Working in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility, this position offers competitive compensation and the chance to make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring both deep technical expertise and business acumen.