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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - CTJ - POLY - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Build Automation, Big Data, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Firmware, Software Systems, System on a Chip, Strategies of Testing, Virtualization Technology, Computer Networking Systems, Data Analytics - **Published:** October 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9232855/hardware-engineer-ctj-poly ## 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 Other Requirements Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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: * The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government clearance., * Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience + OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ 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 * Deep understanding of modern computer architectures or System on Chip features like reliability, accessibility and serviceability (RAS) features, 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 software solutions used in at scale environments or datacenter infrastructure, 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. * Effective 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 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 * Execute System level 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 System Level root cause analysis and defect reduction projects. * Provide technical recommendations on diagnostics or debug deployment technologies. * Lead debug 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.