Principal Hardware Engineer

• Lead development and implementation of end-to-end debug solutions for @scale datacenter systems. Lead collaboration projects with hardware, firmware and software teams that drive root cause analysis. Accountable for successful execution of targeted defect reduction projects. Provide technical recommendations on at scale test content deployment technologies. Lead resolution of complex problems based on technical and business understanding. Develop world class at scale debug methodologies, test strategies and test routines in data center solutions. Solve problems relating to mission critical services and build automation to drive debug efficiency. Effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders for planning and progress on initiatives using data.

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience

• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
• OR equivalent experience

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience of technical leadership as a platform or software architect or validation architect or a lead debug engineer or equivalent industry experience leadership position.
• Experienced understanding of modern server or datacenter architectures or System on Chip features like virtualization technologies or major architectural blocks like Memory Controllers or Central Processing Units or Storage or Networking solutions for Cloud or Datacenter infrastructures
• Capable of leading technical deep dives into datacenter software solutions used in at scale environments or datacenter infrastructure and data systems, cloud native operating systems, or virtualization technologies.
• Platform or system level debug and validation experience
• Data analytical skills- Knowing how to use large scale data and analytical tools.
• Communication skills using various forms of media.
• Able to plan work, and work to a plan adapting as necessary in a rapidly evolving Environment.
• Individual effectiveness skills such as discipline, time management, decision making, planning, and organizing work, summarizing results through technical reports

Hardware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

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