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Principal Hardware Systems Engineer at Microsoft

Department: Hardware Engineering

Compensation · Listed in posting

$142,800 – $274,800/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
Redmond, Washington · Hillsboro, Oregon
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Microsoft is hiring a Systems Validation Engineer for its Cobalt team to validate Azure cloud hardware solutions. The role focuses on defining system validation architecture, test frameworks, test plans, automation, and debugging methodologies for CPU/GPU-based hardware; collaborating with ODMs, design teams, customers, and partners; triaging defects; and mentoring validation engineers. Candidates need a relevant engineering degree and 7+ years of technical engineering experience, with additional hardware validation, debugging, and test-automation experience preferred. The role offers a base salary of USD 142,800–274,800 per year in the United States, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan areas.

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