Firmware Engineer at Microsoft

Design and develop firmware Silicon firmware libraries for HBM ,Compute, and SoC infrastructure subsystems. Work closely with silicon architects during specification and design phases. Develop scalable and maintainable firmware frameworks and APIs. Participate and be responsible for their IP libraries Firmware first-silicon bring-up activities. Debug and root-cause analysis for firmware, hardware, performance, and validation issues. Define firmware verification requirements and test plans. Validate Silicon firmeare libraries in pre -silicon simulation and emulation platforms. Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 3-5 years of hands-on expertise in firmware development, embedded systems, or System-on-Chip (SoC) development. Strong understanding of memory and I/O subsystems within server-class SoC architectures. Proven ability to develop silicon or firmware IP and platform firmware solutions. Demonstrated ownership of the end-to-end firmware development lifecycle, from design and implementation through validation and production delivery. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming, with a focus on developing robust, efficient, and scalable firmware. Solid foundation in bootloader design, platform initialization sequences, and silicon abstraction layers. Technical knowledge of network controllers and high-performance computing subsystems. Hands-on involvement in silicon bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis using JTAG, Lauterbach TRACE32, and other industry-standard debugging tools. Familiarity with pre-silicon validation platforms, including ZeBu, FPGA, and VHS. Knowledge of Azure hardware platforms and their underlying architectures. Understanding of AI accelerator silicon and associated firmware requirements. Background in confidential computing, security firmware, and hardware-based security technologies. Proficiency with hardware emulation platforms such as ZeBu, HAPS, Palladium, and Veloce. Ability to optimize firmware performance, implement telemetry solutions, and troubleshoot complex system-level issues. Working knowledge of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) architecture and design principles.