Firmware Development Engineer

Microsoft

10/19/2025

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Salary: $85,100 - $185,300 a year

Job Description

Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a passionate Firmware Development Engineer to work on cutting-edge technology for Azure infrastructure.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
1+ years of Experience in FW and or Embedded Software development experience, particularly in a multi-core platform environment
1+ years of programming experience in C/C++
Demonstrated experience of hardware and firmware architecture, design, and coding for solutions at scale
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Responsibilities

Architecting software at various layers of the stack, from boot ROMs to drivers to runtimes
Contributing to all phases of product development, from design through manufacturing and productization
Contributing to the architecture and design of various firmware components
Performing system-level debugging and troubleshooting to resolve hardware/firmware-related issues
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements and specifications
Staying up to date with industry trends and advancements in cloud firmware technologies

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.