The role is part of Microsoft's Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) team, which is responsible for powering Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud mission. The team focuses on delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies for various online businesses, including Azure, Office 365, and Xbox Live. They are seeking passionate engineers to enhance validation efficiency and ensure a trusted experience for customers. The position involves functional validation of PCIe IP and requires a strong technical background in engineering.

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

• Perform functional validation of PCIe IP at Block, Cluster, or Fullchip using UVM/C test bench and Verification IP.
• Develop test plans and write unit tests for functional validation.
• Create and manage regression suites, debug failures, and drive timely resolution.
• Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrate Microsoft core values including customer focus, adaptability, and collaboration.

• 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.