Microsoft

Senior Design Engineer - IP Office

Microsoft • $119K — $234K *
Redmond, WA 98052In-Person
Consumer Technology
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate in relevant field plus 1+ year experience OR Master's degree plus 4+ years OR Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years experience.
  • 4+ years in IP integration/debug in major CPUs, GPUs, or AI accelerators.
  • Experience with SRAM design, high-speed I/O, or sub-system integration.
  • Understanding of required IP collaterals for SoC integration.
  • Proven success in tape outs using deep sub-micron technologies.
  • Experience in an IP office function for major SoCs for 2+ years.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Perl.

Responsibilities

  • Drive IP selection and adoption for AI System on Chip (SoC) programs.
  • Lead IP acquisition, management, and integration of third-party/internal IPs.
  • Establish processes for IP release, updates, QA, and validation.
  • Track IP releases to ensure timely integration for internal teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design and quality reviews.
  • Resolve pre- and post-silicon IP issues and integration challenges.
  • Provide technical leadership and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible work schedules and options for remote work.
  • Access to professional development and training programs.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal days.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Drive IP selection, qualification, and adoption for AI SoC programs, ensuring alignment with product requirements and SoC landing zones.


  • Lead IP acquisition (through IP license/SOW), release management, quality assurance, and integration of third-party and internal IPs.


  • Establish and scale robust processes for IP release, updates, QA, integration, and pre/post-silicon validation.


  • Track third-party and internal IP releases and updates, ensuring timely release of collaterals to internal SOC teams for integration and issue resolution.


  • Partner with Architecture, Design, Physical Design (PD), Design for Test (DFT), Validation, Packaging and Board Design teams to optimize design tradeoffs and drive integration quality reviews.


  • Drive cross-functional resolution of pre- and post-silicon IP issues and integration challenges.


  • Provide technical leadership through collaboration, influence, and effective stakeholder engagement across engineering organizations and vendors.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in Integration and debug of IPs in major CPU, GPU or AI accelerator SoC's and close interactions with Major IP vendors and suppliers of SoCs


  • 4+ years Design experience either in IP development or in SoC level Integration of at least one of the following areas:


  • SRAM design, Register Files and Memory Compilers


  • High Speed serial and/or Parallel IOs


  • Sub-system and SoC integration


  • Detail understanding of IP collaterals required for front end, physical design and DFT integration into SOC


  • Track record of successful tape outs in deep sub-micron technologies


  • 2+ years of experience in IP office functions of a major CPU, GPU or AI SoC


  • Established reputation in interactions with leading suppliers of IPs in 112G/224G class Ethernet, PCIe 5/6, HBM3/4, temperature, voltage and process monitors


  • Scripting language such as Python or Perl


  • Knowledge of Front-end and back-end IP Integration flows in a SoC


  • Experience working with customers, external IP vendors and silicon foundry


  • Communication skills, self-motivation, and ability to collaborate with architecture, Front-end, Physical design and post-silicon teams in Microsoft


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.

Silicon Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
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