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Hardware Engineer ll
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jul 19, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Azure is building the fastest and secure network in public clouds. We are seeking candidates who can span the stack from hardware to systems to applications, turning ideas into production systems at a rapid pace, and redefining the hardware design methodology. Join us as a Hardware Engineer to build the world's fastest public cloud and make a difference to millions of people across the planet.As a Hardware Engineer ll in the Accelnet hardware team, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, validating, and deploying networking acceleration for Azure Boost -- the largest deployment of FPGA SmartNICs in the world. You will develop co-designed accelerators for software defined Networking (SDN) in Azure Boost that includes packet processors, reduces virtualization overhead, and improves connection setup performance for general and custom networking protocols. You should be able to collaborate with both hardware and software teams and deliver these solutions.This is a unique opportunity for hardware developers to see their designs reach production within weeks instead of years, or for software developers to tap into the performance and efficiency of customized hardware. Come help build one of the few truly hyperscale global clouds with innovations possible at every level of the computing stack.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.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, propose, analyze, and evaluate hardware architectures.Design and code RTL modules in System Verilog to meet area and performance constraints.Simulate and perform hardware-based testing, debug, and verification of designs.System validation using custom testers or in the cloud.Scripting and basic software development in support of hardware design.Apply Agile development methodologies including code reviews, sprint planning, and frequent deployment.Handle a DevOps role with occasional on-call responsibilities for resolving customer issues in production. | |