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Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate engineers to help achieve that mission.

The Data Processing Unit (DPU) team brings together state-of-the-art software and hardware expertise to create a highly programmable and high-performance ASIC with the capability to efficiently handle large data streams. Thanks to its integrated design, this solution empowers teams to operate with increased agility and deliver significantly superior performance compared to CPU-based alternatives.

We are looking for a Principal Data Processing Unit Software Engineer - Runtime to join our team and play a critical role in the design and implementation of fundamental new features in the DPU software runtime. You will be responsible for implementing code on various critical paths in the stack, have key input on the design of new features, and leading development and debugging on an exciting and unique platform. You will also collaborate with other engineers across Microsoft to integrate the DPU SW runtime with different software stacks and frameworks. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and shape the future of cloud computing.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in design of core features of DPU runtime software, emphasizing servicing paths

+ Implement advanced operating system features focusing on high reliability and low latency to make Azure’s cloud the best in the business

+ Collaborate with partner teams to define DPU-based platforms that meet Azure’s high standards of reliability, performance, and security

+ Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years technical experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Python, and rust

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 4+ years’ experience in embedded software development and system design.

+ 3+ years of experience in SW/HW interfaces, simulations, and systems bring-up.

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:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 8+ years technical experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Python, and rust.

+ Proficiency in embedded software development and kernel expertise.

+ Proficient systems design sense.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: US corporate pay information | Microsoft Careers (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html)

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 5th, 2025.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .