Firmware Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about working on cutting edge new technology in security with a team that embodies the growth mindset? Are you hoping to join an organization which is built on a mission “To empower every person and organization on this planet to achieve more”? Then this is the role for you. The Azure Platform Security and Confidentiality team is responsible for firmware development of server, silicon and rack infrastructure design with a focus on innovation in security technology to secure Azure infrastructure for Microsoft and their customers. Making a difference If we commit to being customer obsessed, becoming more diverse and inclusive, and operating as One Microsoft, we will achieve our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet. Beyond that, we will make a difference and find deep meaning in our work. We stand in awe of what humans dare to achieve and are motivated every day to empower others to do more and achieve more through our technology and innovation. We fundamentally believe that we need a culture founded in a growth mindset. It starts with a belief that everyone can grow and develop; that potential is nurtured, not pre-determined; and that anyone can change their mindset. We are looking for a passionate Firmware Engineer to join our team.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent 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.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of professional experience designing, developing software solutions.
• Proficent C/C++ programming skills
• Experience in embedded software/firmware development features with emphasis on test driven development/unit testing.
• Knowledge of firmware security technologies such as secure boot, asymmetric cryptography etc.
• Experience with board bring up, low level drivers for peripherals such as PCIe, I2C, SPI, UARTs
• Ability to debug and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems
• Knowledge/experience with security technologies such as encryption ciphers and security protocols.
• Experience with platform initialization, Board Support Package porting, low level drivers for peripherals such as PCIe, I2C, eMMC, SPI, UARTs as well as Memory Management, Scheduling, Interrupts and multi-threading.

Responsibilities

• You will be involved with all phases of product development, from microarchitecture design through firmware architecture and development.
• At the design phase, you will be part of a team - driving the architecture, design and development of the security sub-systems including firmware development of low-level hardware interfaces.
• You will be responsible for evaluating third part components security design to ensure they meet Azure’s requirements for platform security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees