Senior Hardware Engineer, DC/DC Power

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Hardware Engineer, DC/DC Power

Description

Design, architect, and validate DC-DC power delivery systems for compute, storage, and AI platforms. Lead design and simulation of multiphase regulators, point-of-load converters, and high-power ASIC module integration, then guide development, risk mitigation, and bring-up/debug. Conduct power testing (EMI, thermal, reliability) and collaborate with ODMs/suppliers to qualify power components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and validate DC-DC power delivery systems for compute, storage, and AI platforms
• Lead multiphase regulator and point-of-load converter design and simulation
• Develop power solution concepts with trade-off, risk, and benefit analysis
• Review and guide power development activities to ensure alignment to requirements
• Support power engineers and integration (constraints, component selection, power tree design, test plans, bring-up, debug)
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex power issues in production and development
• Collaborate with ODMs and suppliers to qualify power components and systems
• Conduct EMI, thermal, and reliability testing across global deployments
• Influence product architecture and roadmap through DC-DC domain expertise
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and cross-functional partners

Requirements

• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years
• 5+ years (MS) or 3 years (PhD) experience in multiphase regulation, point-of-load conversion, and system-level integration
• 5+ years (MS) or 3 years (PhD) experience in DC-DC power system design and validation

Benefits

• Base pay range (U.S.): USD $119,800–$234,700 per year (location-specific ranges apply)
• Base pay range (San Francisco Bay Area / NYC metro): USD $160,200–$261,000 per year
• Eligible for benefits and other compensation (details available via Microsoft careers page)