Hardware Engineering Director, AC/DC Power

Job Description

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a Hardware Engineering Director specializing in AC/DC Power to join the System Design team.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in power system design and validation, including team leadership.
• 8+ years of experience in active PFC, and isolated DCDC converter (PWM or resonant).
• 2+ years experience in power system stability design and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AC/DC power engineering team across US and Taiwan, ensuring alignment with SCHIE’s strategic goals.
• Define and enforce technical standards, specifications, and best practices for power delivery and system stability.
• Oversee the design and validation of rack-level and Shelf-level AC/DC power systems.
• Lead supplier engagement and ODM collaboration for power components and systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex power-related issues in production and development environments.
• Collaborate with silicon, firmware, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Represent AHSI in cross-org forums and industry partnerships, influencing power strategy and standards.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to hiring, onboarding, and career development.

Benefits

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.