Senior Silicon Engineer
Microsoft · Posted Nov 5
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) builds core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's cloud and online businesses. The Data Processing Unit (DPU) team within Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure develops high-performance, low-power, scalable and programmable DPU silicon. This role focuses on ASIC verification, including pre-silicon SoC verification, post-silicon validation, test plan and firmware development, and cross-functional execution.
What you will do
- As a Silicon Engineer in the Data Processing Unit team, you will be validating silicon to solve complex problems in a datacenter.
- Lead key components of functional validation of complex ASIC SOC using UVM/C test bench
- Perform Pre-Silicon SoC verification, Post-Silicon validation by defining testing strategies
- Work with Cross functional teams, Architecture, Design, Verification, Partner teams for project execution and influence next generation designs
- Develop Test plan, C tests and infrastructure to complete functional validation of complex design and report bug/issues
- Running tests, debugging failures, creating stress and performance scenarios to meet test plan goals
- Actively participate in chip bring up and write test firmware to support various teams
- Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools
- Demonstrate Microsoft core values: Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence for Impact, Judgement, and Diversity & Inclusion
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 6+ years of related technical engineering experience
- OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience or internship experience
- OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience or internship experience
- OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in pre-silicon validation with a proven track record of delivering high performance Network switches/accelarators, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Vector processors and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU’s) or relevant experience.
- Experience in UVM/C verification methodology
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
- 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
- Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, ROCEv2 , MAC/PCS, Networking NIC/Switches.
- Proven track record with the definition and development of complex SoCs. In depth understanding of processors and peripheral interconnect bus protocols and architectures
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
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Chief Financial Officer
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