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Senior Hardware Engineer - Memory & Storage Validation

Microsoft· Hardware Engineering
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Redmond, WA, Hillsboro, OR, Mountain View, CA$119.8k - $234.7kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Hardware Engineer focusing on memory and storage qualification for Microsoft Azure data center platforms within SCHIE. Responsible for creating qualification test plans, developing test software, and driving scalable validation frameworks across cloud-scale environments.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive Microsoft's storage and memory qualification strategy across current and future Azure server platforms.
  • Lead the architecture of scalable qualification frameworks, validation methodologies, automation infrastructure, and deployment readiness processes for cloud-scale environments.
  • Influence component and platform architecture decisions by partnering with engineering, silicon, firmware, operating system, and service teams across Microsoft.
  • Establish qualification coverage, reliability requirements, usage models, telemetry strategy, and health monitoring frameworks to ensure production readiness at hyperscale.
  • Drive resolution of the most complex memory and storage issues impacting Azure platform availability, performance, and reliability.
  • Lead cross-functional investigations involving hardware, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and cloud services to identify root causes and define corrective actions.
  • Influence supplier roadmaps and engineering investments through strategic engagement with OEMs, ODMs, silicon providers, and storage and memory ecosystem partners.
  • Champion engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement of qualification processes.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams, helping establish best practices and raising organizational capability.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Memory and storage qualificationHardware debugging
Nice to have:Test strategyAutomation and scripting

Benefits

  • Benefits and compensation information available via company site.
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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