Principal Package Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal Package Engineer (semiconductor advanced packaging)

Description

Lead advanced semiconductor packaging technology selection, qualification, and manufacturing support across the full product lifecycle for custom silicon devices. Drive 2.5D/3D packaging design, test vehicle development, supplier assessments, and reliability/quality in development and production. Partner with silicon and platform architects to deliver packaging solutions aligned to the Azure datacenter product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Support silicon development across design, evaluation, qualification, and manufacturing bring-up

• Evaluate and recommend new packaging technology; support substrate design

• Drive package technology for chiplet architectures using advanced 2.5D/3D packaging

• Define, design, and develop test vehicles to validate silicon/package/system performance

• Lead supplier assessments through definition, development, qualification, and production

• Develop and deliver FMEA for technology options

• Define EDA tool requirements for advanced 3DIC packaging designs

• Design and develop package and assembly drawings to support manufacturing

• Assess and characterize reliability of IC packages

• Collaborate across teams (silicon, platform, motherboard, thermal, power/performance) and drive cross-functional execution

Requirements

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science (or related) AND 3+ years technical experience, OR

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science (or related) AND 6+ years technical experience, OR

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science (or related) AND 8+ years technical experience, OR equivalent experience

• Pass required security screening (including Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years)

• Ability to access export-controlled information; provide proof of citizenship/US residency/status as required

Benefits

• Base pay range in the U.S.: USD $142,800–$274,800/year (varies by location; SF Bay Area and NYC metro: USD $188,000–$304,200/year)

• Eligible roles may receive benefits and other compensation