Principal SOC Architect

Job description

Microsoft is a highly innovative company that collaborates across disciplines to produce cutting edge technology that changes our world.

Microsoft’s Silicon team builds custom silicon for a diverse set of systems ranging from innovative consumer products like Xbox to high-performance Azure cloud servers, clients, and augmented reality.

We are looking for a ** ** **Principal SOC Architect** to work in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence System on Chip (AISoC) Silicon team.

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**

+ Develop and maintain architectural power models to estimate workload power consumption
+ Define power, power delivery, and thermal management architectures for the AI accelerator SoC
+ Design the SoC-to-system interface for power and platform management
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with system, design, manufacturing, and other teams involved in SoC and system development
+ Communicate project status, risks, and plans clearly across both immediate and broader teams
+ Provide technical leadership through mentorship, guidance, and knowledge sharing
+ Promote a collaborative environment across teams to deliver optimal solutions, embracing a One Microsoft mindset

**Qualifications**

**Required/minimum qualifications**

+ Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
+ 5+ years of experience in interaction with Power and Thermal management of SOCs.
+ 4+ years of experience guiding design, verification and validation teams on SOC architecture, power and/or performance features
+ 2+ years of exposure and working knowledge of Python and data analysis packages like: Pandas, NumPy

**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.
+ This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations.

 As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US.

residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information.

To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.

Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.

**Additional or preferred qualifications**

+ Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
+ 1+ year(s) experience working on or leading projects from beginning-to-end.
+ 5+ years of experience in interaction with Power and Thermal management of SOCs in data center products

Silicon 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: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 17th, 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) .

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