The Senior Hardware Engineer - DC/DC Power role at Microsoft focuses on architecting and validating power delivery systems for various platforms, including compute and AI. The position is part of the Cloud Hardware Systems Engineering team, which is essential for enhancing Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. The engineer will be responsible for leading design efforts, collaborating with suppliers, and driving technical solutions to optimize power systems. This role requires a strong emphasis on customer-focused solutions and technical mentorship within the engineering team.

• 5+ years (MS) or 3 years (PhD) of experience in multiphase regulation, point-of-load conversion, and system-level integration.
• Proven design knowledge and experience in power converter control theory.
• Experience with design/simulation tools such as LTspice, Simplis/Simetrix, Cadance, or Altium.
• 5+ years of experience with product bring-up and troubleshooting skills with power supply testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with digital bus design, such as I2C/PMBus, Modbus, and CANbus.

• Architect and validate DC-DC power delivery systems for compute, storage, and AI platforms.
• Lead design and simulation of multiphase regulators and point-of-load converters.
• Develop power solution concepts with insights into trade-offs, risks, and benefits.
• Support engineering technical leads and power engineers on constraints and components selection.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex power-related issues in production.

• 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.