Job Description

The Senior Hardware Engineer role at Microsoft involves driving complex hardware initiatives within the Silicon Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering team. The position requires a strong background in hardware product development, technical program management, and collaboration across various engineering teams to optimize silicon hardware development for Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.

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
Experience in hardware product development across global engineering teams
3 years of experience in technical program management and implementing engineering processes
PMP® certification or equivalent process improvement credentials
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI with data analysis capabilities

Responsibilities

Drive strategic engineering programs by defining scope, goals, and success metrics
Lead end-to-end hardware development programs from requirements through launch
Standardize workflows and practices; lead Lean Management and process improvement initiatives
Define and track KPIs, maintain real-time dashboards, and leverage Power BI for reporting
Partner with key stakeholders including hardware and software engineering teams
Manage key vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of components and services
Apply knowledge of finance processes to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control

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.