Principal Software Engineer

25 Minutes ago • 6 Years + • Research & Development • $137,600 PA - $294,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft's DPU Runtime (OS) PCIe team seeks a Principal Software Engineer to develop high-performance, scalable, and secure DPU software. The role centers on PCIe Integrity and Data Encryption (IDE) and TEE Device Interface Security Protocol (TDISP) development for Azure's next-generation PCIe adapter cards. Responsibilities include architecting and designing PCIe firmware, developing and debugging PCIe issues using protocol analyzers, participating in code reviews, mentoring team members, and ensuring device security. This position requires significant experience in C/C++, embedded systems, operating system kernels, and PCIe technologies.
Must have:
  • 6+ years experience
  • C/C++ programming
  • Embedded/OS kernel development
  • PCIe expertise
  • Security (IDE, TDISP)
  • Design & architecture
Good to have:
  • PCIe protocol analyzers
  • I/O virtualization (PCIe SR-IOV)
  • Protocol analyzer debugging
  • Technical leadership/mentoring

Job Details

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 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 security through PCIe Integrity and Data Encryption (IDE) and TEE Device Interface Security Protocol (TDISP) development. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum 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
  • 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience
  • 5+ years of Embedded and/or Operating System Kernel development experience

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 Qualifications:

  • Experience with PCIe IDE and TDISP
  • Experience with PCIe protocol analyzers
  • Experience with I/O virtualization, including PCIe SR-IOV
  • Experience with protocol analyzers and debugs
  • 5+ years of experience designing and architecting complex software systems
  • 3+ years of experience in technical leadership and/or mentoring

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 May 13th, 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 fellow members of the team
  • Embody our and

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