Principal CAD DevOps Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal CAD DevOps Software Engineer

Description

You will lead a central CAD Software team responsible for developing a common tool stack and modern DevOps workflows that support silicon design areas such as RTL & VIP design, design verification/validation, DFT, emulation, PD handoff, and IP integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and execution for CAD DevOps workflows, including CI/CD, cloud-based EDA environments, and automation frameworks
• Develop, enhance, and integrate CAD flows and automation for organization-wide use
• Ensure team follows industry-standard software practices within CAD software
• Collaborate with CAD hardware and compute infrastructure teams to deliver converged solutions
• Design scalable software solutions and documentation for a large user base
• Gather software requirements with stakeholders across Microsoft Silicon groups
• Use AI-assisted tools to draft code and tests, investigate defects, improve documentation, and independently review/validate AI outputs for correctness, security, maintainability, and requirements alignment

Requirements

• Doctorate AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master’s AND 6+ years OR Bachelor’s AND 8+ years (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Ability to meet security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years
• Ability to access export-controlled information and provide required proof of citizenship or lawful status for eligibility

Benefits

Eligible for benefits and other compensation (per Microsoft corporate pay information). Compensation details vary by location.