Microsoft
Are you passionate about working on cutting edge new technology in security with a team that embodies a growth mindset? Are you hoping to join an organization built on the mission “To empower every person and organization on this planet to achieve more”? Then this is the role for you. The Azure Platform Security and Confidentiality team is responsible for firmware development of server, silicon and rack infrastructure design with a focus on innovation in security technology to secure Azure infrastructure for Microsoft and their customers.
Senior Firmware Engineer We are looking for a
Senior Firmware Engineer
with a background in security. You will need to be proficient in C programming skills, with experience writing low level drivers, root causing issues at the intersection of multiple subsystems across firmware and hardware.
Responsibilities
Involved with all phases of product development, from microarchitecture design through firmware architecture and development.
At the design phase, collaborate within the team, driving the architecture, design and development of the security sub-systems including firmware development of low‑level hardware interfaces.
Evaluating third‑party components security design to ensure they meet Azure’s requirements for platform security.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience, or Master’s Degree and 4+ years technical engineering experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years technical engineering experience.
OR equivalent experience.
4+ years of professional experience designing and developing software solutions.
Proficient in C/C++, RUST programming.
Experienced with security and embedded software/firmware development.
Experience with platform initialization, board support package porting, low level drivers for peripherals such as PCIe, I2C, eMMC, SPI, USB, UARTs as well as Memory Management, Scheduling, Interrupts and multi‑threading.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. This includes a Microsoft Cloud Background Check, required upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with driver development, Linux driver initialization, peripherals such as PCIe, memory interfaces; OS primitives, memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading.
Experience with penetration testing.
Compensation The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 – $203,600 per year. In the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $137,600 – $222,600 per year.
Application Deadline Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 7, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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Senior Firmware Engineer We are looking for a
Senior Firmware Engineer
with a background in security. You will need to be proficient in C programming skills, with experience writing low level drivers, root causing issues at the intersection of multiple subsystems across firmware and hardware.
Responsibilities
Involved with all phases of product development, from microarchitecture design through firmware architecture and development.
At the design phase, collaborate within the team, driving the architecture, design and development of the security sub-systems including firmware development of low‑level hardware interfaces.
Evaluating third‑party components security design to ensure they meet Azure’s requirements for platform security.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience, or Master’s Degree and 4+ years technical engineering experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years technical engineering experience.
OR equivalent experience.
4+ years of professional experience designing and developing software solutions.
Proficient in C/C++, RUST programming.
Experienced with security and embedded software/firmware development.
Experience with platform initialization, board support package porting, low level drivers for peripherals such as PCIe, I2C, eMMC, SPI, USB, UARTs as well as Memory Management, Scheduling, Interrupts and multi‑threading.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. This includes a Microsoft Cloud Background Check, required upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with driver development, Linux driver initialization, peripherals such as PCIe, memory interfaces; OS primitives, memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading.
Experience with penetration testing.
Compensation The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 – $203,600 per year. In the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $137,600 – $222,600 per year.
Application Deadline Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 7, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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