Hardware Verification Engineer

Microsoft is building the fastest and most reliable networks for cloud computing and for emerging workloads such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML). Microsoft Azure is one of the largest public cloud platforms worldwide, providing a great channel for product impact that touches the lives of millions of users daily. Microsoft’s partnership with world leaders in AI technology provides unparalleled opportunities for innovation at the cutting edge of high-performance computing and networking.

Our team has delivered Azure Boost and we are now looking for talented hardware design and verification engineers to join our team, developing Azure’s next generation networking devices. 

Microsoft’s innovative approach for hardware/software co-design leverages the flexibility and parallelism delivered by hardware to offload and accelerate many types of computations and functions of the Azure network. Our vertical work environment includes developing and deploying hardware, software drivers, and end to end features, and interaction with large software teams on important customer-facing applications.

Come join us and be challenged daily as you build advanced hardware/software acceleration solutions for some of the world’s largest datacenter networks. This is a great opportunity to join a team that has built some of the largest scale cloud systems ever deployed and learn from the very best.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Please note: Relocation expenses will not be covered as part of this role

Required Qualifications:

• Technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with verification of hardware accelerators with System Verilog and UVM
• Extended experience in micro-architecture, logic design and/or verification of ASIC/FPGA designs.
• Ability to crisply articulate end goals and trade-off when faced with an engineering challenge that is not well defined.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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• Define and Implement Design Verification Environments.
• Implement coverage metrics.
• You will document appropriate test requirements and review testing plans to determine the suitability of current test equipment. You’ll also write design verification test cases, and develop and execute moderately complex test plans.
• You will conduct automated testing on moderately complex products and create testing dashboards. You’ll identify complex feature flaws using data analysis and validate features by building prototypes.
• You’ll provide input on a project schedule as you deliver the hardware engineering aspects of a moderately complex feature or product. You’ll also choose available parts and evaluate complex details of materials used in production.
• You will identify common project risks, communicate team progress, and create detailed reports for products and features. You’ll also develop and deliver training, as well as document complex details.