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Hardware Engineer - CTJ - POLY

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA, Reston, VA, Atlanta, GA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$119,800 - $261,000 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
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Job description

The role is focused on executing system-level end-to-end debug solutions for large-scale datacenter systems within Microsoft's Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering team. This team is responsible for delivering core infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud services and ensuring high-quality hardware manufacturing. The position requires engineers who are passionate about customer-focused solutions and can optimize cloud infrastructure. Successful candidates will collaborate with various teams to drive root cause analysis and improve operational measures.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in the same fields AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements pre-offer and post-hire.
  • Verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Execute system-level end-to-end debug solutions for large-scale datacenter systems.
  • Lead collaboration projects with hardware, firmware, and software teams to drive root cause analysis.
  • Accountable for successful execution of targeted system-level root cause analysis and defect reduction projects.
  • Provide technical recommendations on diagnostics or debug deployment technologies.
  • Lead debug of complex problems based on technical and business understanding.
  • Develop world-class at-scale debug methodologies, test strategies, and test routines in data center solutions.
  • Solve problems relating to mission-critical services and build automation to drive debug efficiency.
  • Effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders for planning and progress on initiatives using data.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

503

FY2026

Approval rate

96.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

3,062

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-64%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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