The Principal Memory Controller Architect will be part of the Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering organization at Microsoft, focusing on the design and development of next-generation Custom Memory Controllers. This role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance the performance of Cobalt CPUs and ensure high efficiency and reliability in Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. The architect will also engage in multiple projects to deliver advanced SoC designs that meet the demands of Microsoft's expanding cloud business. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation and optimizing memory technologies to support future hardware offerings.

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• 1+ year(s) experience working on or leading projects from beginning-to-end.
• Familiar with DDR JEDEC specs.
• Experience in SoC memory hierarchy/architecture, and knowledge of emerging memory technologies.

• Architect and develop memory controllers.
• Review memory technology roadmaps including DDR5, DDR6, LPDDR, HBM, and emerging memory technologies.
• Collaborate closely with memory controller micro-architects, verification, and validation teams to drive features into production.
• Work with vendors to evaluate IP and make recommendations.
• Develop cycle approximate models of the controller and analyze SOC/platform Azure workload results.
• Understand workload and use case requirements to identify full stack optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate across teams to find the best solutions with a One Microsoft mindset.
• Challenge the status quo with a growth mindset to enable world-class SOC products.

• 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.