Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Silicon Engineering Solutions and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their innovative firmware development team. This role is crucial in developing and delivering hardware and firmware that powers Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission, supporting over 200 online businesses including Azure, Office 365, and Xbox Live.

The position sits within the Firmware Center of Excellence, focusing on next-generation Hardware/Firmware for server, silicon, and rack infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with System-on-Chip (SoC) Architecture and Design, bringing up SoC, and resolving complex issues at the hardware-firmware interface.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll work closely with product architects, firmware teams, and product managers to provide critical guidance and system-level debugging. The role requires expertise in platform initialization firmware, board support package integration, and low-level drivers for various peripherals. You'll be responsible for implementing firmware modules, collaborating with hardware engineers, and ensuring proper integration between hardware and firmware components.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is a hybrid role with up to 50% work from home flexibility and minimal travel requirements (0-25%).

Join Microsoft's mission "To empower every person and organization on this planet to achieve more" while working with cutting-edge technology in a team that embraces growth mindset. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about firmware development and hardware integration to make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.