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On Site
USD 139,900.00 - 274,800.00 per year
Full Time
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Specification Gathering
Optimization
Operating Systems
Accountability
Electrical Systems
DRAM
Adobe Flash
Storage
Collaboration
Roadmaps
Technical Writing
Network
Modeling
Performance Testing
Decision-making
Computer Engineering
Systems Architecture
Computer Hardware
System On A Chip
Signal Integrity
Level Design
Windows Client
Electrical Engineering
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Legal
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Microsoft
Job Details
The Microsoft Surface Devices team is on a mission to deliver iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people trust and rely on every day. Central to this mission is ensuring highly performant devices that leverage next generation technologies, especially in the development of system architecture. The Surface team is hiring a Principal Electrical Engineering System Architect to architect and lead the vision for secure, revolutionary devices that enable experiences people can't live without.
As a Principal Electrical Engineering System Architect, you will lead the architecture and integration of complex electrical systems for next-generation hardware platforms. This role involves defining system-level design strategies, technical specifications, and implementation plans for System on Chip (SOC) integration, power delivery, and thermal optimization. You will develop and validate high-fidelity models, author technical documentation, and establish performance and reliability benchmarks. In addition, you will guide cross-functional teams through subsystem bring-up, prototype development, and design verification, ensuring alignment across silicon vendors, Operating System (OS) partners, and internal engineering teams.
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:
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: ;br>
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 24, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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As a Principal Electrical Engineering System Architect, you will lead the architecture and integration of complex electrical systems for next-generation hardware platforms. This role involves defining system-level design strategies, technical specifications, and implementation plans for System on Chip (SOC) integration, power delivery, and thermal optimization. You will develop and validate high-fidelity models, author technical documentation, and establish performance and reliability benchmarks. In addition, you will guide cross-functional teams through subsystem bring-up, prototype development, and design verification, ensuring alignment across silicon vendors, Operating System (OS) partners, and internal engineering teams.
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:
- Architect electrical systems for platforms and products including covering SOC integration, Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) co-packaging, Universal Flash Storage (UFS) storage, and secure Input/Output (I/O).
- Lead power delivery and thermal architecture, including survivability metrics and battery life modeling.
- Drive subsystem architecture reviews, milestone alignment, and bring-up goals across programs.
- Enable advanced features such as adaptive charging, auto-lock, and repairability.
- Collaborate with silicon vendors, OS teams, and internal stakeholders to influence roadmap decisions.
- Author and maintain technical documentation including Power Delivery Network (PDN) impedance modeling and performance testing.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
- OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- 8+ years in electrical system architecture for consumer or enterprise hardware.
- Experience collaborating effectively with cross-company teams and influencing decision-making to deliver electrical solutions that meet efficiency and performance benchmarks.
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
o OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 9+ years technical engineering experience- OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 11+ years technical engineering experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- 10+ years in electrical system architecture for consumer or enterprise hardware.
- Expertise in SOC integration, power delivery, and thermal systems.
- Proven simulation, signal integrity, and board-level design skills.
- Experience with Windows client platforms and technologies.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: ;br>
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 24, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
#W+DJOBS
#GTA
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