Principal Azure Storage Validation Architect
Microsoft
Principal Azure Storage Validation Architect
Job Description
OverviewMicrosoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and is responsible for powering Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft’s cloud and online businesses globally, including Microsoft Azure, M365, Teams, OneDrive, Xbox Live, and other services. As Microsoft’s cloud business continues to grow, the ability to deploy new hardware offerings and infrastructure on time, at scale, with high quality and disciplined cost management is critical. We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Principal Azure Storage Validation Architect to collaborate with Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering, Azure Engineering, and Exchange Engineering groups to qualify memory and storage components for Microsoft Data Center. We are looking for a candidate who can understand components architecture, software applications, and OS environment to create components qualification test plan for both device and system levels. This role will also include writing test software in some cases and debug. At the cutting edge of high-performance computing, provides an opportunity to benefit millions of users daily. The successful candidate must be able to synthesize complex and sometimes conflicting requirements from hardware, software and business teams. #SCHIE #CHSE #azurehwjobs Responsibilities Define and drive Microsoft's memory and storage qualification strategy across current and future Azure server platforms. Lead the architecture of scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes for cloud-scale environments. Influence component and platform architecture decisions by partnering with engineering, silicon, firmware, operating system, and service teams across Microsoft. Establish qualification coverage, reliability requirements, usage models, telemetry strategy, and health monitoring frameworks to ensure production readiness at hyperscale. Drive resolution of the most complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure platform availability, performance, and reliability. Lead cross-functional investigations involving hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and cloud services to identify root causes and define corrective actions. Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through strategic engagement with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and storage and memory ecosystem partners. Champion engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement of qualification processes. Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams, helping establish best practices and raising organizational capability. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experienceOR equivalent experience.Other Requirements: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. Preferred Qualifications:Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in hardware validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug).Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage leadership audiences.5+ years of experience in hardware system validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug).Knowledge of server system, system memory, and storage architecture.Familiar with networking, power, rack management and remote access environments.Experience integrating and validating hardware components and/or system levels.Familiar with and able to develop scripts (PowerShell, Python, Perl) and routines to enable debug and accelerate data collection and data reduction via automation.Self-motivated individuals must be able to work collaboratively in team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM), demonstrate technical leadership in driving successful product development. Hardware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Locations
- Redmond, WA, US
- Mountain View, CA, US
- Austin, TX, US
- Hillsboro, OR, US
Salary
142,800 - 274,800 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- hardware validationintermediate
- hardware system validationintermediate
- server systemintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experienceOR equivalent experience. (experience, 7 years)
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience (experience, 7 years)
- OR equivalent experience. (experience)
- 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. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. (experience, 5 years)
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. (experience, 5 years)
- 5+ years of experience in hardware validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug). (experience, 5 years)
- 5+ years of experience in hardware validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug). (experience, 5 years)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage leadership audiences. (experience)
- 5+ years of experience in hardware system validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug). (experience, 5 years)
- Knowledge of server system, system memory, and storage architecture. (experience)
- Familiar with networking, power, rack management and remote access environments. (experience)
- Experience integrating and validating hardware components and/or system levels. (experience)
- Familiar with and able to develop scripts (PowerShell, Python, Perl) and routines to enable debug and accelerate data collection and data reduction via automation. (experience)
- Self-motivated individuals must be able to work collaboratively in team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM), demonstrate technical leadership in driving successful product development. (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage leadership audiences. (experience)
- 5+ years of experience in hardware system validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug). (experience, 5 years)
- Knowledge of server system, system memory, and storage architecture. (experience)
- Familiar with networking, power, rack management and remote access environments. (experience)
- Experience integrating and validating hardware components and/or system levels. (experience)
- Familiar with and able to develop scripts (PowerShell, Python, Perl) and routines to enable debug and accelerate data collection and data reduction via automation. (experience)
- Self-motivated individuals must be able to work collaboratively in team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM), demonstrate technical leadership in driving successful product development. (experience)
- Hardware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. (experience)
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay (experience)
- This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Define and drive Microsoft's memory and storage qualification strategy across current and future Azure server platforms.
- Define and drive Microsoft's memory and storage qualification strategy across current and future Azure server platforms.
- Lead the architecture of scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes for cloud-scale environments.
- Lead the architecture of scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes for cloud-scale environments.
- Influence component and platform architecture decisions by partnering with engineering, silicon, firmware, operating system, and service teams across Microsoft.
- Influence component and platform architecture decisions by partnering with engineering, silicon, firmware, operating system, and service teams across Microsoft.
- Establish qualification coverage, reliability requirements, usage models, telemetry strategy, and health monitoring frameworks to ensure production readiness at hyperscale.
- Establish qualification coverage, reliability requirements, usage models, telemetry strategy, and health monitoring frameworks to ensure production readiness at hyperscale.
- Drive resolution of the most complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure platform availability, performance, and reliability.
- Drive resolution of the most complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure platform availability, performance, and reliability.
- Lead cross-functional investigations involving hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and cloud services to identify root causes and define corrective actions.
- Lead cross-functional investigations involving hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and cloud services to identify root causes and define corrective actions.
- Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through strategic engagement with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and storage and memory ecosystem partners.
- Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through strategic engagement with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and storage and memory ecosystem partners.
- Champion engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement of qualification processes.
- Champion engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement of qualification processes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams, helping establish best practices and raising organizational capability.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams, helping establish best practices and raising organizational capability.
Benefits
- general: Flexibility: Balance what matters—your work, your life, and your team—through trust, autonomy, and shared accountability
- general: Growth: Stretch your skills, expand your impact, and grow with support that meets you where you are
- general: Wellbeing: Support for your body, mind, and financial future—so you can stay energized and do your best work
- general: Community PCS: Find your people, build your network, and feel supported every step of the way
Travel Requirements
Less than 25%
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