Microsoft Principal Firmware Architect 

United States, Washington 

271494301

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with firmware architecture.
• Ability to debug and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems.

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:

• 12+ years of professional experience designing, architecting and developing software solutions.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Problem solving, troubleshooting skills, advanced design, and development skills.
• Experienced with coaching team members and helping them grow.
• Experience with resolving ambiguity.
• Demonstrable skills in C (Programming).

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This role is for a highly motivated Firmware Engineer with a background in Firmware development for embedded systems. You will be contributing to all phases of product development, from design through manufacturing and productization. You will create the firmware architecture for key systems and work closely with hardware teams to ensure hardware integrates well with the firmware. You will contribute to design of various firmware components, including driver interface, system libraries needed for SoC bring-up, protocol and feature development of low-level hardware.