Hardware Engineer

Job Duties

Microsoft Corporation has the following job opportunity:

Design, develop, modify, or evaluate electronic parts, components, integrated circuitry, or systems related to Microsoft technologies. Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment used in the manufacturing and installation of Microsoft technologies. Define design approaches, technical specifications, and parameters for devices. Select materials and components based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Develop test plans and test cases for design testing or prototype fabrication. Analyze designs to establish intended operating parameters, conduct experimental tests, and perform analyses on data generated from test results to verify and validate whether operating parameters are met. Identify root causes for technical issues, flaws, and design challenges, and develop and implement solutions. Track new developments in the industry, which may include an emphasis on regulatory compliance requirements, quality, security, and suspicious activity reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience designing, implementing and/or testing computer systems.
• Alternate requirement: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, employer will accept 2 additional years of experience designing, implementing and/or testing computer systems.
• Specific Skills Requirements:  This position requires at least 60 months of experience in Data Center Server Platforms - System Integration and Testing, Automated Testing Tools, Linux; at least 48 months of experience in Python; at least 12 months of experience in Server Memory subsystem Validation, Server PCIe Component Validation, Firmware Validation.         

Multiple job openings. Qualified candidates must meet the minimum requirements for the position. Microsoft Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range and Benefits Information

The offered base pay range for this specific position (job code TSKBS17846), in Hillsboro, OR, is $175,000 to $205,000.               

Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. 

At Microsoft certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of employment with Microsoft and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 10 scheduled paid holidays, and up to 80 hours Holistic Health Time Off. Additionally, hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation time, and salaried/exempt employees have Discretionary Time Off (DTO).    

Full time employment; multiple positions open.

Salary : $175,000 - $205,000