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Microsoft is a highly innovative company that collaborates across disciplines to produce cutting edge technology that changes our world. The Azure Cloud Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering (CHIE) team is seeking a highly motivated senior hardware systems engineer to work in a team of other hardware and software developers to create systems and modules to be deployed in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud. Microsoft provides ample opportunities for developers to have an impact on products that touch the lives of millions of users daily, in a cutting-edge public cloud environment.
As a Systems Engineering team member, you will develop System Validation plans for Azure's leading HW solutions by incorporating advanced technologies, datacenter use cases and by working across different engineering functions. Responsibilities will include architecting and developing efficient test and debug frameworks for cutting edge technologies, building test and debug automation, partnering with leading technology providers to define test and debug strategies, driving unified and efficient test, validation and debug methodologies across product segments. This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing hardware design/validation experience and provide innovative E2E hardware solutions to Microsoft Cloud.
Come join this exciting and growing team through our monumental evolution of cloud hardware at Azure and Microsoft!
Responsibilities
- Plan, design and execute System validation plans, test frameworks for state-of-the-art HW solutions based on CPU/GPU applications to confirm design meets cloud grade quality.
- Drive continuous improvement to achieve unified and standard testing, validation and debug methodology – adopt automation, AI Capabilities to drive efficiency and enhance test coverage.
- Work with OEMs/ODMs and other system engineers to run system validation, SKU qualification, scale testing, and system debugging.
- Hands on validation and debug work with test engineers in the laboratory.
- Identify, triage and resolve server subsystem faults; drive end-to-end root cause with cross team partners and implement fixes.
- Work with stakeholders on process improvement, data quality improvement, and cross-boundary triaging.
- Develop automation and tooling for server validation in collaboration with other teams.
- Develop application/system software, libraries, and drivers to interface with the firmware/hardware devices.
- Handle a DevOps role with occasional on-call responsibilities for resolving customer issues in production.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in server systems/platforms development and validation for enterprise or cloud market segments.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in server hardware validation architecture, developing test infrastructure, writing test cases, automation and executing tests.
- 2+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python/PowerShell or similar for automation development or integration.
Other Qualifications:
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:
- Experience developing system-level benchmarking or validation tools using C/C++ on PC or server platforms.
- Proven knowledge of Windows and Linux internals, including threading, scheduling, synchronization, and atomic operations.
- Proven understanding of hardware, firmware, and OS interactions, including CPU/GPU architectures and platform design trade-offs.
- Hands-on experience debugging complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, drivers, OS, and thermal behavior.
- Proficiency with hardware validation and debug tools (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, PCIe analyzers).
- Familiarity with platform technologies such as PCIe, memory subsystems, networking, and power management.
- Experience with performance benchmarking and data analysis, including industry benchmarks (e.g., SPEC, Linpack, AI/ML workloads) and system-level insights.
Compensation
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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-pay
This 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.
Overview
Microsoft is a highly innovative company that collaborates across disciplines to produce cutting edge technology that changes our world. The Azure Cloud Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering (CHIE) team is seeking a highly motivated senior hardware systems engineer to work in a team of other hardware and software developers to create systems and modules to be deployed in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud. Microsoft provides ample opportunities for developers to have an impact on products that touch the lives of millions of users daily, in a cutting-edge public cloud environment.
As a Systems Engineering team member, you will develop System Validation plans for Azure's leading HW solutions by incorporating advanced technologies, datacenter use cases and by working across different engineering functions. Responsibilities will include architecting and developing efficient test and debug frameworks for cutting edge technologies, building test and debug automation, partnering with leading technology providers to define test and debug strategies, driving unified and efficient test, validation and debug methodologies across product segments. This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing hardware design/validation experience and provide innovative E2E hardware solutions to Microsoft Cloud.
Come join this exciting and growing team through our monumental evolution of cloud hardware at Azure and Microsoft!
Responsibilities
- Plan, design and execute System validation plans, test frameworks for state-of-the-art HW solutions based on CPU/GPU applications to confirm design meets cloud grade quality.
- Drive continuous improvement to achieve unified and standard testing, validation and debug methodology – adopt automation, AI Capabilities to drive efficiency and enhance test coverage.
- Work with OEMs/ODMs and other system engineers to run system validation, SKU qualification, scale testing, and system debugging.
- Hands on validation and debug work with test engineers in the laboratory.
- Identify, triage and resolve server subsystem faults; drive end-to-end root cause with cross team partners and implement fixes.
- Work with stakeholders on process improvement, data quality improvement, and cross-boundary triaging.
- Develop automation and tooling for server validation in collaboration with other teams.
- Develop application/system software, libraries, and drivers to interface with the firmware/hardware devices.
- Handle a DevOps role with occasional on-call responsibilities for resolving customer issues in production.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in server systems/platforms development and validation for enterprise or cloud market segments.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in server hardware validation architecture, developing test infrastructure, writing test cases, automation and executing tests.
- 2+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python/PowerShell or similar for automation development or integration.
Other Qualifications:
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:
- Experience developing system-level benchmarking or validation tools using C/C++ on PC or server platforms.
- Proven knowledge of Windows and Linux internals, including threading, scheduling, synchronization, and atomic operations.
- Proven understanding of hardware, firmware, and OS interactions, including CPU/GPU architectures and platform design trade-offs.
- Hands-on experience debugging complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, drivers, OS, and thermal behavior.
- Proficiency with hardware validation and debug tools (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, PCIe analyzers).
- Familiarity with platform technologies such as PCIe, memory subsystems, networking, and power management.
- Experience with performance benchmarking and data analysis, including industry benchmarks (e.g., SPEC, Linpack, AI/ML workloads) and system-level insights.
Compensation
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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-pay
This 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.
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Align your resume to Azure infrastructure roles
Microsoft's Systems Engineer roles frequently cite Azure, Windows Server, and networking stack experience. Tailor your resume to mirror the exact tools and platforms listed in the job description before submitting, generic infrastructure resumes get filtered early.
Target teams with open headcount cycles
Microsoft runs two main hiring cycles: January through March and July through September. Applying outside these windows means fewer open requisitions and slower decisions, which can compress your timeline if you're working against an OPT or grace period deadline.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
All U.S. employers sponsoring work visas must participate in E-Verify. Microsoft is enrolled, but if your role is through a staffing vendor or contractor arrangement, verify that entity's enrollment status directly with DOL before signing anything.
Prepare for a technical loop that mirrors production systems
Microsoft's Systems Engineer interviews typically include a design round focused on distributed systems, fault tolerance, and networking at scale. Practice designing systems similar to Azure's infrastructure, not just general software engineering design problems.
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Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for Systems Engineers?
Yes, Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for Systems Engineers. The H-1B is the most common route for international candidates without treaty country eligibility. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions follow an annual lottery, Microsoft typically initiates the process well before the April filing window. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer is possible without re-entering the lottery.
How do I apply for Systems Engineer jobs at Microsoft?
Applications go through Microsoft's careers portal at careers.microsoft.com. Systems Engineer roles are listed under the Engineering or Infrastructure categories. Tailor your application to the specific team and technology stack mentioned in the posting. You can also browse sponsorship-confirmed openings on Migrate Mate, which filters Microsoft roles where visa sponsorship has been verified for international applicants.
Which visa types does Microsoft commonly use for Systems Engineers?
Microsoft uses several visa categories for Systems Engineers depending on your nationality and situation. H-1B is the standard option for most international candidates. Australian citizens are often routed to the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and processes consularly. Candidates from Chile or Singapore may qualify for the H-1B1. For longer-term pathways, Microsoft also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for eligible employees.
What qualifications does Microsoft expect for Systems Engineer roles?
Most Systems Engineer postings at Microsoft require a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a directly related field. Hands-on experience with Azure, distributed systems, networking protocols, and infrastructure automation is heavily weighted. Senior roles typically expect experience designing systems at scale. A degree field mismatch can complicate H-1B specialty occupation qualification, so alignment between your education and the posted role requirements matters beyond just the job offer.
How do I time my application if my work authorization is expiring soon?
If you're on OPT or approaching the end of a grace period, timing matters significantly. H-1B cap-subject filings open in April for an October 1 start date, so a gap may exist if your authorization expires before October. The E-3 and H-1B1 have no cap, allowing consular processing year-round and faster timelines, often four to eight weeks from LCA certification to visa issuance, which can bridge shorter gaps more reliably than the H-1B lottery path.
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