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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware Systems Engineer - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $261,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, DevOps, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Windows PowerShell, Subsystems, System Testing, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Software Troubleshooting, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fadc28c651acc136 ## About the Role * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience 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., * 5+ years of experience in programing languages such as Python/PowerShell or similar for automation development or integration. * Understanding of hardware, firmware, and OS interfaces and interdependencies, different CPU and GPU architecture and system design concepts * Familiar with different technology areas including but not limited to PCIe, memory subsystems, networking, power management, rack device management, remote device management * Experienced in defining custom HW tools for either validation or debug. * Troubleshooting and debugging skills. * Experience in debug and measurement tools such as Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, PCIe analyzers. * Experience in evaluating hardware designs, HW/FW/OS interactions, platform config trade-offs, and E2E error flows is required. * Experience with data analytics, data collection/aggregation, and dashboarding. Hardware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year. ## Description We are looking for a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to lead platform validation and debug activities. As a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer, you will develop system validation plans for Azure's leading HW solutions by incorporating advanced technologies, datacenter use cases and by working across different engineering functions. Responsibilities will include architecting and developing efficient test and debug frameworks for cutting edge technologies, building test and debug automation, partnering with leading technology providers to define test and debug strategies, driving unified and efficient test, validation and debug methodologies across product segments. This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing hardware design/validation experience and provide innovative E2E hardware solutions to Microsoft Cloud. #SCHIE #CHSE #azurehwjobs Responsibilities * Plan, design and execute system validation plans, test frameworks for state-of-the-art HW solutions based on CPU/GPU applications to confirm design meets cloud grade quality. * Drive debug for complex failures in lab and Azure DC environment. * Drive continuous improvement to achieve unified and standard testing, validation and debug methodology - adopt automation, AI capabilities to drive efficiency and enhance test coverage. * Work with OEMs/ODMs and other system engineers to run system validation, SKU qualification, scale testing, and system debugging. * Validation and debug work with test engineers in the laboratory. * Identify, triage and resolve server subsystem faults; drive end-to-end root cause with cross team partners and implement fixes. * Work with stakeholders on process improvement, data quality improvement, and cross-boundary triaging. * Develop automation and tooling for server validation in collaboration with other teams. * Proactively seek new knowledge and adapts to new AI trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. * Handle a DevOps role with occasional on-call responsibilities for resolving customer issues in production. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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