Principal Firmware Architect
Microsoft · microsoft.com
RedmondOn-siteLead / Manager3+ yrs
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Embedded firmware architecture and development for SoC bring-up and hardware integration.
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- 5 d ago · posted 2026-11-06
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
Full description
Develop firmware for embedded systems across all phases of product development, from design through manufacturing and productization. Define and develop firmware architecture for key systems. Partner closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless hardware and firmware integration. Design and develop firmware components, including: Driver interfaces System libraries for SoC bring-up Low-level hardware protocols and features Platform initialization and board support packages Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screening: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) experience working on or leading projects from beginning-to-end. Experience writing architecture documents for systems implemented by other teams. Experience with SoC bring-up and internal workings, such as internal fabric, power management, reset flows, and secure operational flows. Strong collaboration skills, including coordinating with both inside the team and outside stakeholders. Experience with Rust is also helpful.
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