Senior Software Development Engineer

Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. We are looking to develop custom silicon and System-on-Chip (SoCs) to deploy in Azure and with this position our focus is on the Microsoft Azure AI Accelerator (MAIA) roadmap.
Are you passionate about working on cutting edge technology in a team that embodies the growth mindset? Are you hoping to join an organization which is built on a mission “To empower every person and organization on this planet to achieve more”? Within the Firmware Center of Excellence, we’re looking for a self-motivated Senior Software Development Engineer to help us develop a software modeling virtual platform for Microsoft’s next generation Azure AI Accelerator SoC.
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.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in modeling hardware or in low level (interfacing with hardware) Software Development
• Debugging skills with Visual Studio or GNU Debugger (GDB).
• Modeling experience with one or more of these: RISC CPUs, DMA, PCIe, image video decoders, networking controllers, interrupt controllers, hardware accelerators

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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with multithreaded programming.
• Prior C or SystemC model or platform development experience in modeling SoCs.
• Ability to work closely with diverse customers, from understanding their needs to resolving their problems.
• Knowledge of operating systems including memory management and scheduling.
• Knowledge of architecting, designing for performance and debugging performance bugs.
• Experience of working effectively in a geographically diverse team that consists of members from different time zones.
  Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 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 will accept applications for the role until April 2, 2024.
  Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations

• Architecting and developing software that models AI SoCs and the hardware accelerators within.
• Leading the technical development of software modeling.
• Mentoring engineers in aspects of software modeling and learning from the industry.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across design verification, architecture, and firmware/software.
• Other
• Embody our Culture and Values