Job Description

Microsoft Silicon & Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) organization is looking to develop custom silicon and SoCs to deploy in Azure and power Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. Our focus is on an Artificial Intelligence System-on-Chip, working through all aspects of SoC modeling, from architectural exploration, pre-silicon engineering, software and firmware development and deployment in Azure. This is truly an end-to-end involvement in the silicon life cycle.

Are you passionate about working on cutting edge new 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”?

We’re looking for a highly motivated Engineer who can develop a software model platform for Microsoft’s next generation custom silicon in this space which enables the co-design & development of hardware/software achieving shift left mindset to develop and validate software earlier. You will be working on the latest state-of-the art technologies, in a fun environment with a talented group of individuals from diverse backgrounds, with diverse skillsets and located in diverse geographic locations.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and developing software that models custom silicon, hardware components, peripherals, and other blocks.
• Scale the modeling platform from single to multiple SoCs.
• Collaborate across organizations with SW, Silicon Verification, Architecture and Firmware.

• Create automated dashboards to always reflect “health” and “quality” of system for decision making.

Required Qualifications:

• BS. or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software design/development
• 6+ years' experience in software development with C/C++
• 5+ years of experience in FW and or Embedded SW development in multi-core environments or in modelling hardware
• Solid understanding of computer architectures including processors, buses, and memories.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work closely with diverse customers, from understanding their needs to resolving their problems.
• Experience working effectively in a geographically diverse team that consists of members from different time zones.
• Experience in SystemC or C++ modelling SoCs, GPU and peripherals.
• Experience in RTL development using Verilog or System Verilog
• Experience with virtualization technologies like ARM Fast Models and Synopsys Virtualizer
• Experience in modelling or SW-Development with one or more of these: RISC CPUs, DMAs, PCIe, NVMe, Image Video Encoders, Networking Controllers.
• Understanding of various bus protocols like AMBA, AXI, etc.
• Debugging skills with Visual Studio or GDB.
• Knowledge of operating systems including memory management and scheduling.

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.