The Hardware Innovation Architect is the visionary behind our technical strategy. In this pivotal role, you will map out the blueprint for integrating software, networking, and other datacenter systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient architecture. By staying abreast of the latest technological trends, you'll lead our efforts in selecting the best technologies and spearhead proof-of-concept initiatives. Your collaboration with other teams will be instrumental in aligning our datacenter innovation strategy with broader organizational goals.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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

• Define and design the technical strategy for datacenter innovation projects.

• Integrate various software, networking, and datacenter systems into a coherent architecture.

• Collaborate with Innovation Technicians, control systems engineers, and product managers to ensure alignment.

• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Advise on technology selection and lead proof-of-concept efforts.

• Embodies our culture and values .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience.

• 4+ years hands-on professional experience working on datacenter architecture and system integration.

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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience

• OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience.

• Professional understanding of datacenter systems, networking, and software systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Hardware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 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 $173,200 - $282,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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