Senior Firmware Engineer (BIOS/UEFI)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Firmware Engineer (BIOS/UEFI)

• Focus: Strategic technical direction for BIOS/UEFI development across the Azure cloud hardware fleet

Description

Lead strategic technical direction for BIOS/UEFI development that powers Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. Improve Azure’s BIOS/UEFI security posture, oversee BIOS/UEFI compliance for new hardware SKUs, and implement new firmware requirements to optimize performance, telemetry, and diagnostics. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver secure, highly available firmware solutions throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic objectives and key results to strengthen the BIOS/UEFI security posture across the fleet

• Ensure timely resolution of firmware security vulnerabilities and keep firmware components current

• Oversee development and rollout of new hardware SKUs, ensuring BIOS/UEFI compliance, validation, schedule adherence, and rollout execution for next-generation compute SKUs

• Champion new BIOS/UEFI requirements to improve performance and enhance telemetry/diagnostics

• Manage requirements and feature delivery using agile execution (sprints, backlogs, milestones) and continuous planning

• Define and communicate vendor-agnostic BIOS/UEFI requirements with silicon vendors, ODMs, and OEMs

• Partner with architects, technical program managers, and engineering leaders to advance standardization efforts across the industry

Requirements

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 1+ year technical engineering experience, or Master’s with 4+ years, or Bachelor’s with 5+ years, or equivalent experience

• Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Benefits

• Base pay range (U.S.): USD $119,800–$234,700 per year (location-dependent ranges apply)

• Eligibility for benefits and other compensation as applicable