Senior Power Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Microsoft is looking for a Senior Power Hardware Engineer to join the Cloud Hardware Systems Engineering (CHSE) team responsible for defining, delivering, and maintaining cutting edge cloud server hardware for Microsoft Azure.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years combined experience working in the server/storage/data center industry.
• 4+ years of experience in the power industry developing/testing/qualifying AC-DC power supplies and power solutions.
• 2+ years of experience with DC-DC power converters.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced electrical systems and energy management solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
• Lead power system architecture and design including power distribution, UPS, switchgear, in-rack AC/DC, and DC/DC power solutions and integration with renewable sources and battery storage.
• Collaborate with suppliers, industry partners, product managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, UL) and support certification processes.
• Perform simulations, modeling, and validation of power and control systems using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP, or PSCAD.
• Perform simulations, modeling, and validation of AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC SMPS converters using tools such as SIMPLIS, SPICE, PSIM, and PLECS.
• Support project execution from concept through production, including technical documentation and troubleshooting.
• Support creation of product specifications.
• Support testing/test planning of all solutions in all stages of development.

Benefits

• 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