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California, United States (On-site)

Principal Software Engineer

2 Days ago • 6 Years + • DevOps • $137,600 PA - $294,000 PA

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Job Description

Microsoft's SCHIE team seeks a Principal Software Engineer for its DPU Runtime (OS) PCIe team. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge, high-performance, scalable, and programmable DPU software, emphasizing PCIe security and reliability. Responsibilities include architecting and designing PCIe firmware for the DPU with a security focus, developing and debugging PCIe issues using protocol analyzers, participating in code reviews, and mentoring team members. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in PCIe, security, and embedded development, contributing to DPU driver code and related host software support. This position significantly impacts Azure through the development of next-generation PCIe adapter cards.

Must have:

6+ years experience in Computer Architecture and OS/Embedded Systems
5+ years experience with software and hardware security
5+ years experience in Software Design and Architecture
PCIe expertise and embedded development experience
Proficient in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

Good to have:

Experience with I/O virtualization, including PCIe SR-IOV
PCIe firmware and/or OS code development experience
Experience with protocol analyzers and debugs
Pre and post-silicon development experience

Perks:

Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Networking opportunities

Overview

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate, high-energy engineers to help achieve that mission.

The Data Processing Unit (DPU) team brings together state-of-the-art software and hardware expertise to create a highly programmable and high-performance ASIC with the capability to efficiently handle large data streams. Thanks to its integrated design, this solution empowers teams to operate with increased agility and deliver significantly superior performance compared to CPU-based alternatives.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our DPU Runtime (OS) PCIe team responsible for developing cutting edge, high-performance scalable and programmable DPU software with a focus on PCIe security and reliability features. You will be a key contributor within our DPU driver software team. You will bring your PCIe, security, and embedded development experience to contribute to DPU driver code and related host software and support. Your contributions will have a wide impact across Azure through the development of the latest generation PCIe adapter cards.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience with Computer Architecture and Operating Systems and/or Embedded Systems.
5+ years of experience with software and hardware security.
5+ years of experience in Software Design and Architecture.

Other Requirements

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.

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

Experience with I/O virtualization, including PCIe SR-IOV.
Experience developing PCIe firmware and/or operating system code.
Experience with protocol analyzers and debugs.
Experience with pre and post Silicon development.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 29, 2025.

Responsibilities

Architect and design PCIe firmware for the DPU with an emphasis on device security.
Develop, maintain and debug PCIe issues, including use of protocol analyzers.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to other developers.
Mentor members of the team.
Embody our and