Software Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

16h

About The Position

Join Microsoft Azure’s Firmware Center of Excellence (FW CoE) and play a critical role in building virtual platforms for next‑generation custom silicon. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing high‑fidelity virtual SoC platforms that enable software development long before physical silicon exists.
You will design and implement SystemC‑based SoC models along with the firmware that runs on them, helping accelerate bring‑up, validation, and system integration across Azure silicon programs. Your work will directly impact the speed, quality, and scalability of cloud‑scale hardware development.
This role offers a rare opportunity to develop and validate software before physical silicon exists, working at the intersection of hardware and software on cutting‑edge cloud infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cloud‑scale custom silicon and virtual platforms, collaborating with experts across firmware, architecture, and validation to accelerate innovation across Azure’s silicon programs.
If you have a growth mindset, enjoy working in a fun environment, and would love to team up with a talented group of individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse skillsets, then we would love you to join us.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or Python, 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

• Experience with C and/or C++.
• Demonstrated interested in developing low-level software interfacing with hardware.
• Knowledge of operating systems including drivers, memory management, boot loaders, and scheduling.
• Demonstrated debugging skills with GDB or equivalent.
• Experience with SystemC, including industry standard simulators like Virtualizer or Helium.
• Experience with scripting languages including Python and/or Powershell.

Responsibilities

• With guidance, designs hardware models and corresponding validation firmware/software for various components of silicon, including boot ROMs, PCIE, USB, and Compute Clusters.
• Integrates HW Models into larger SOC Simulation and performs system level validation.
• Collaborates with teammates in all aspects of software/firmware design and development while learning from industry experts.
• Writes low‑level firmware and validation software that runs on virtual platforms.
• Debugs complex hardware/software interactions using tools such as GDB and simulation trace infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

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