Principal Architect

4 Months ago • 13 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft seeks a Principal Architect to lead the development of high-performance and innovative silicon IP. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing hardware architectures and features, and providing regular progress updates. Responsibilities include IP block hardware model development in C/C++, test platform development, and architecture exploration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in silicon development, architecture modeling, AI workload acceleration, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role requires expertise in C/C++, RTL design (or verification), linear algebra, and a passion for innovation in the field of AI.
Must have:
  • BS/MS in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 13+ years’ experience in silicon development
  • Expertise in Architecture modeling - C/C++ proficiency
  • 3+ years experience in RTL design (micro-architecture) OR Design verification
  • Linear algebra / matrix operations expertise
  • Team player with excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Machine learning / neural network experience
  • Understanding of floating-point formats (IEEE/non-IEEE) and FP arithmetic
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

Job Details

Overview

Microsoft's hardware teams incubate advanced technologies and build deep partnerships with internal research, product planning, and marketing teams. Microsoft is a leader in the AI revolution, building AI Supercomputers at-scale to power both present day and future AI applications. Our team is developing world-class silicon devices to support Microsoft’s AI Supercomputer programs. Come join our dynamic and collaborative silicon architecture team to help innovate the next wave in computing! 

 

We are looking for a passionate C-model engineer to make an impact with their experience in architecture modeling, AI workload acceleration and computer architecture. The successful candidate must be highly motivated who will thrive in this cutting-edge technical environment, collaborates beyond the block/tasks they own, has a passion for learning, and brings diverse perspectives to us help design products that are shaping the future of computing.  

Qualifications

 

Minimum (Must Have) Qualifications:

  • BS/MS in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 13+ years’ experience in silicon development 
  • Expertise in Architecture modeling - C/C++ proficiency
  • 3+ years experience in RTL design (micro-architecture) OR Design verification
  • Linear algebra / matrix operations expertise
  • Team player with excellent communication skills and a growth mindset

 

Preferred (Good to Have) Qualifications:

  • Machine learning / neural network experience
  • Understanding of floating-point formats (IEEE/non-IEEE) and FP arithmetic

#SCHIEINDIA

 

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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#SHPE24MSFT

#SCHIE

Responsibilities

You will be on the leading edge of computing, building lasting relationships with various cross-functional groups to deliver high-performance and innovative silicon IP, using your extensive experience to develop hardware architectures and featuresYou are expected to work with limited direction, have attention to detail and be able to provide crisp status of progress, issues, and risks on the program to the management team.  

 

Responsibilities include: 

  • IP block hardware model development in C/C++
  • C/C++ test and test platform development
  • Model architecture exploration tasks
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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