Principal Silicon Architect

Microsoft is a leader in design of world-class devices. Come join the dynamic Microsoft Silicon Architecture team.  The team that is responsible for Architecting Microsoft AI Accelerator (MAIA) Silicon that is changing the world through innovation.

We are looking for a Principal Silicon Artchitect to work in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence System on Chip (AISiE) 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with system and software architects to define technical Requirements & Architecture Specifications related to boot/reset, reliability, telemetry, debug infrastructure.
• Drive evaluation and provide recommendations for technology, IP, and vendor selection.
• Work with modeling and performance teams to capture performance details and requirements. Help identify performance bottlenecks.
• Support design and verification in pre and post silicon to ensure features meet the architectural requirements.

Qualifications

Required 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
  • OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience.
• 8+ years of experience in architecture and design experience in large scale System on chip (SoC)
• 5 + years of experience in of SoC facilities required for production needs.
• 5 + years of experience in design of IPs and SoCs.

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

• Experience with failure mode estimation and modeling is a plus
• Experience with ARM Coresight components is a plus
• Experience with SOC used in data center is a plus
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and write detailed architectural specs.

Silicon Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 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 August 30, 2024.

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, cons