Microsoft Silicon Engineer 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

866767841

As a Silicon Engineer - ASIC verification in the Data Processing Unit team you will be validating silicon to solve complex problems in a datacenter. You will interact with the architecture team to develop a programmable silicon implementation. This position is expected to be highly visible and impactful. The vast breadth of domains required to build our DPU silicon gives the perfect opportunity to experience different areas of expertise. The depth required to solve complex engineering problems utilizes your experience and provides you with the perfect platform to shine and grow to the next stage in your career.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of related technical engineering experience
• OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience or internship experience
• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience or internship experience
• OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in pre-silicon validation with a proven track record of delivering high performance Network switches/accelarators, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Vector processors and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU’s) or relevant experience.
• Experience in UVM/C verification methodology

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

• Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, ROCEv2 , MAC/PCS, Networking NIC/Switches.
• Proven track record with the definition and development of complex SoCs. In depth understanding of processors and peripheral interconnect bus protocols and architectures

• As a Silicon Engineer in the Data Processing Unit team you will be validating silicon to solve complex problems in a datacenter.
• Lead key components of functional validation of complex ASIC SOC using UVM/C test bench
• Perform Pre-Silicon SoC verification, Post-Silicon/FPGA validation by defining testing strategies
• Work with Cross functional teams, Architecture, Design, Verification, Partner teams for project execution and also influence next generation designs
• Develop Test plan, C tests and infrastructure to complete functional validation of complex design and report bug/issues
• Running tests, debugging failures, creating stress and performance scenarios to meet test plan goals
• Actively participate in chip bring up and write test firmware to support various teams
• Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools
• Demonstrate Microsoft core values: Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence for Impact, Judgement, and Diversity & Inclusion