The role is part of the Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering team, which is responsible for powering Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud mission. The team delivers core infrastructure and foundational technologies for various online businesses, including Microsoft Azure. They are seeking passionate engineers to focus on smart growth and high efficiency while ensuring a trusted experience for customers and partners. The position involves functional validation of PCIe IP and improving validation methodologies and tools.

• 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.

• 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.