The Hardware Security Engineer role at Microsoft focuses on supporting the design, implementation, integration, and deployment of secure cloud infrastructure platforms. The position is part of the Systems Planning and Architecture team within the Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure organization. This team is responsible for powering Microsoft's cloud services and ensuring the reliability and security of the infrastructure. The role involves collaboration across hardware, firmware, and security teams to develop platform capabilities and deliver scalable solutions.

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields with 2+ years of technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
• 1+ years of experience in hardware, firmware, platform software, or cloud infrastructure engineering.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, C/C++, Go, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Understanding of platform security technologies such as secure boot, attestation, and hardware root of trust.

• Define technical requirements, specifications, and interface definitions for platform features and infrastructure capabilities.
• Drive feature development from gathering requirements and microarchitecture design through implementation, system integration, validation, and deployment.
• Develop software, scripting, and automation solutions to improve platform bring-up, testing, diagnostics, and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain engineering tools, telemetry, and debug infrastructure to enhance platform observability and reliability.
• Support the integration and validation of platform security technologies, including secure boot, attestation, and hardware root of trust solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and software components.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust platform solutions and improve engineering productivity.

• 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.