The Principal Engineer - ASIC verification role is part of the Data Processing Unit team at Microsoft, focusing on validating silicon to address complex challenges in data centers. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with architecture teams to develop programmable silicon implementations. The role is designed for high visibility and impact, allowing engineers to leverage their expertise across various domains. The team is committed to delivering high efficiency and a trusted experience for customers and partners worldwide.

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in the same fields AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

• Lead key components of functional validation of complex ASIC SOC using UVM/C test bench.
• Perform pre-silicon SoC verification and post-silicon validation by defining testing strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, verification, and partner teams for project execution.
• Develop test plans, C tests, and infrastructure to complete functional validation of complex designs and report bugs/issues.
• Run tests, debug failures, and create stress and performance scenarios to meet test plan goals.
• Actively participate in chip bring-up and write test firmware to support various teams.
• Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools.
• Coach and mentor others in areas of expertise.

• 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.