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Form of workMicrosoft is a highly innovative company that collaborates across disciplines to produce cutting edge technology that changes our world. Microsoft’s Silicon team builds custom silicon for a diverse set of systems ranging from innovative consumer products like Xbox to high-performance Azure cloud servers, clients, and augmented reality.
We are looking for a Principal Design Engineer to work in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence System on Chip (AISoC) Silicon team. The candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter who will thrive in this cutting-edge technical environment.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- 9+ years of related technical engineering experience
o OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering
experience or internship experience
o OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering
experience or internship experience
o OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering
experience. - 8+ years of experience in delivering successful IP or Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)/SOC designs and expertise in Digital Design, including microarchitecture specification development and RTL coding in Verilog/System Verilog.
- 5+ years of experience in Power, Performance, Area (PPA) trade-offs, Synthesis, Timing constraints, and Clock Domain Crossing (CDC)/Lint closure.
- 5+ experience in Designing Fabric/Network On Chip or Networking ASICs or Complex Control Logic.
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.
Additional Or Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years technical engineering experience
o OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering
experience
o OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering
experience
o OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering
experience. - Track record of successful ASIC tape outs in deep sub-micron technologies
- Experience in Leading and/or Managing Small Teams.
- Experienced on a variety of micro-architecture areas such as Complex Control Paths, Memory hierarchies and standard industry interfaces such as Advanced extensible Interface (AXI).
- Ability and willingness to adapt and lead/work on a variety of designs.
- Experience with Python or Perl scripting
Silicon Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 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 $173,200 - $282,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- 9+ years of related technical engineering experience
o OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering
experience or internship experience
o OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering
experience or internship experience
o OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering
experience. - 8+ years of experience in delivering successful IP or Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)/SOC designs and expertise in Digital Design, including microarchitecture specification development and RTL coding in Verilog/System Verilog.
- 5+ years of experience in Power, Performance, Area (PPA) trade-offs, Synthesis, Timing constraints, and Clock Domain Crossing (CDC)/Lint closure.
- 5+ experience in Designing Fabric/Network On Chip or Networking ASICs or Complex Control Logic.
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.
Additional Or Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years technical engineering experience
o OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering
experience
o OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering
experience
o OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering
experience. - Track record of successful ASIC tape outs in deep sub-micron technologies
- Experience in Leading and/or Managing Small Teams.
- Experienced on a variety of micro-architecture areas such as Complex Control Paths, Memory hierarchies and standard industry interfaces such as Advanced extensible Interface (AXI).
- Ability and willingness to adapt and lead/work on a variety of designs.
- Experience with Python or Perl scripting
Silicon Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 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 $173,200 - $282,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
