We are seeking a candidate with hardware test experience who can work with Microsoft’s internal teams as well as suppliers to develop and implement qualification plans and test cases for Microsoft's CSI Server Systems. Testing will target all aspects of the server environment (BIOS, BMC, Power, Memory, Storage, FPGA, Network, Performance, Stress, etc.) across multiple operating systems.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Drive build out and documentation of qualification test bed environments (KVM/IP, 40/50/100GbE, InfiniBand, Rack management, Power, Remote access, etc.)
• Build out of Virtualization infrastructure to support qualification test bed environments
• Work with CSI Systems engineering and Automation teams to develop/enhance test cases for current and new technologies.
• Debug and drive to resolution issues related to the qualification of Microsoft’s CSI servers
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on resolving issues
• Interact with multiple teams inside and outside of Microsoft

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, Computer Engineering
• Master’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in hardware validation (planning, documentation, development, execution, and debug)
• Knowledge of server system architectures
• Knowledge of networking, power, rack management and remote access environments
• Experience integrating and validating PCBAs, hardware components and/or systems
• Familiar with and able to develop scripts (Python, PowerShell) and routines to enable and accelerate data collection and data reduction via automation
• Self-motivated individual, must be able to work collaboratively in team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM), demonstrate technical leadership in driving successful product development
  
  

Microsoft is a highly innovative company that collaborates across disciplines to produce cutting edge cloud technology that changes our world. The Cloud Server Infrastructure (CSI) team in Microsoft’s Azure C+E division is responsible for delivering server infrastructure for Microsoft’s online services. The hardware for operating these services (over 200 and counting), comprises of hundreds of thousands of servers spread globally and applications that reach hundreds of millions of users every day. Our customer-base is growing rapidly, our infrastructure investments are multiplying, and the size of our global infrastructure is increasing by the day - along with the scale of our challenges. Learn more about our team and projects here Azure Hardware Infrastructure

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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.

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