Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As an CO+I Hardware Development Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform.

Empower Billions!

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 data centers and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and Data Center optimization at the forefront of our Data Center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class Cloud provider.

Be at the forefront of the action in CO+I as part of our Global Data Center Operations Group!

As a member of the CO+I’s Global Data Center Operations – Engineering (GDCO-E) division, you will work directly with Data Center Services (DCS) operations stakeholders across the company and across the world to design industrial hardware (HW) from concept to deployment ready. You will work with internal partners to define requirements, develop specifications and partner with ODM/OEM vendors to deliver a solution. This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing HW design experience in an innovative and highly collaborative environment where the results of your work will matter to Microsoft and Microsoft’s customers.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external partners to define and specify HW requirements.
• Collaborate with partner ODM/OEM (Original Design Manufacturer / Original Equipment Manufacturer) companies to design, develop, and delivery innovative HW solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure software/security integration and functionality/compliance of solutions
• Collaborate with partners to ensure systems meet significant quality, reliability, and service level requirements for a hyper-scale cloud environment.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• BS / MS Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical or system level design across all stages of the HW development and release cycles
• Experience developing HW component and system level specifications
• Experience developing HW verification and functional test plans
• Working with OEMs or ODMs 
• Experience working across disciplines and organizations to resolve complex issues
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Fundamental knowledge of the following HW design principals: Signal Integrity, Power Design, Computer Architecture
• Working knowledge of mechanical and thermal system design considerations
• Reporting on-going status to leadership
• Documenting and managing global cross-functional projects

Preferred, not required:

• Experience with analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with global Industry Safety Standards (UL, etc)

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.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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