Senior Verification Engineer

Microsoft Azure is building the fastest network in public cloud. We are seeking candidates who can span the stack from hardware to systems to applications, turning ideas into production systems at a rapid pace. Join us as a Design Verification Engineer to build the world's fastest public cloud and make a difference to millions of people across the planet.

As a Verification Engineer in Azure Core, you will work on cutting edge technology for cloud services reaching thousands of customers through millions of servers. This opportunity will allow you to apply your verification expertise to verify complex IP, lead small teams in a collaborative fast-paced environment, shape verification within the organization and provide lasting impact across teams and geographies, and contribute to teams developing IPs for Microsoft’s next generation of cloud servers and applications.

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

• Research and identify new tools for improving products. You’ll also provide make-vs.-buy recommendations and create multiple complex product designs.
• Develop and implement technical solutions to complex quality and design challenges. You’ll also cross check silicon chip architecture, use performance instrumentation, and write performance simulators.
• Write more complex test cases, execute test plans for complex features or products, and create external testing supplier plans. You’ll also develop advanced prototype components to identify highly complex problems in a range of features.
• You will create a single project implementation schedule and help determine resources needed for the hardware engineering of complex features or products. You’ll also identify significant project risks and communicate progress to internal and external teams.
• Develop and review training materials, and coordinate training You’ll also write device specification sheets and interpret complex details required to design various hardware features.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR equivalent experience

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:

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in UVM (Universal Verification Methodolgy)/System Verilog.
• Experience with Git for revision control is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Pearl, Shell or other related technologies is a plus.
• Knowledgable in IP, Subsystem, and/or full chip verification workflows or ASIC/FPGAs.

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.

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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.