Principal Firmware Engineer
Microsoft Redmond, WA Full-time 3/24/2026
Master's with 2+ Years of ExperiencePhD Entry-LevelUndergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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•FY 2025Job Description
Microsoft is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and deployment of cloud-scale firmware solutions. The role involves collaborating with hardware and software teams to create reliable and scalable solutions while mentoring a team of developers and staying updated on industry trends.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
- 7+ years of professional experience designing and developing firmware and software solutions
- Technical Leader in Industry with experience in Enterprise/Cloud Server hardware architecture
- Demonstrated skills in C and Python programming
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, design and deployment of cloud scale firmware and RAS solutions
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define, architect and spec highly scalable solutions
- Mentor a team of developers to architect and prototype solutions
- Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting to identify and resolve complex hardware/firmware-related issues
- Stay 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.
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