We're looking for a motivated systems architect to help extend our core hardware capabilities. You'll participate in developing architectural specifications in a culture focused on HW/SW co-design. We are looking for an individual with a passion for innovation and a strong background that includes computer science and computer system architecture design fundamentals.

We are a cross-discipline team in the Azure Hardware Architecture Group with a collaborative culture and a strong track record of delivering strategic impact to Microsoft.

As part of the Cloud Accelerated Systems and Technologies team, you would join a cross-discipline team of highly capable and motivated people in the Azure Hardware Architecture Group. You will be expected to collaborate across multiple workstreams with a variety of Azure teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills are important to be able to work with these partners and our customers.

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Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include:
• Co-architect control plane hardware/software interfaces for network connected accelerators.
• Collaborate with software teams to define hardware requirements for control plane execution platforms
• Contribute to the definition of the next generation of Azure accelerators
• Develop cost/performance models for system designs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• BS degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience related to hardware/software systems design

Preferred Qualifications
• MS or PhD degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field
• Post-academic background in computer system architecture
• Demonstrated experience with hardware/software system co-design and development
• Familiarity with distributed software system concepts
• Experience with network connected accelerators
• Familiarity with cloud control plane software architecture
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work across teams

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.