Senior Hardware Engineer - Memory & Storage Validation

Quick Facts

Senior Hardware Engineer focused on Memory & Storage Validation for Azure server platforms.

Description

You will define and drive Microsoft’s storage and memory qualification strategy across current and future Azure server platforms. The role includes creating component qualification test plans for both device and system levels by understanding component architecture, software applications, and the OS environment, and writing test software in some cases for debug and validation. You’ll lead scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes for hyperscale production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive storage and memory qualification strategy for Azure server platforms.
• Lead the architecture of scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes.
• Partner with engineering, silicon, firmware, operating system, and service teams to influence component and platform architecture decisions.
• Establish qualification coverage, reliability requirements, usage models, telemetry strategy, and health monitoring frameworks.
• Drive resolution of complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure availability, performance, and reliability.
• Lead cross-functional investigations across hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and cloud services to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and ecosystem partners.
• Champion engineering excellence with data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship; establish best practices and raise organizational capability.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience; or Bachelor’s degree AND 5+ years technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft/customer/government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Benefits

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Typical base pay range across the U.S. is USD $119,800–$234,700 per year, with different ranges for the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.