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# Hardware Security Engineer

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $102,100.0 - $202,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Online Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware Security Module, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Software Tools, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Build Process, U-Boot, Golang
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18614113/Hardware-Security-Engineer-California-Mountain-View

## About the Role

* Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ 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 Skills:

 * Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR 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
 * 1+ years of experience in hardware, firmware, platform software, or cloud infrastructure engineering.

 * Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, C/C++, Go, PowerShell, or similar languages.

 * Experience developing engineering tools, automation frameworks, diagnostics, telemetry, or test infrastructure.

 * Understanding of platform security technologies such as secure boot, attestation, hardware root of trust, and trusted computing architectures.

 * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.

 * Experience delivering features from specification through implementation, integration, validation, and deployment.

Hardware Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year.

## Description

Our team is looking for a Hardware Security Engineer to support the design, implementation, integration, and deployment of secure cloud infrastructure platforms. This role works across hardware, firmware, and security teams to develop platform capabilities, build engineering tools, and deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

 * Define technical requirements, specifications, and interface definitions for platform features and infrastructure capabilities.

 * Drive feature development from gathering requirements and microarchitecture design through implementation, system integration, validation, and deployment.

 * Develop software, scripting, and automation solutions to improve platform bring-up, testing, diagnostics, and operational efficiency.

 * Build and maintain engineering tools, telemetry, and debug infrastructure to enhance platform observability and reliability.

 * Support the integration and validation of platform security technologies, including secure boot, attestation, and hardware root of trust solutions.

 * Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and software components.

 * Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust platform solutions and improve engineering productivity.