Principal Engineer, Front-End Computer-Aided Design Software

Overview

The Microsoft Silicon Engineering and Solutions Team is seeking a software engineer to serve as a technical leader within the central software team. This team develops state-of-the-art converged solutions, software tools, and automation to support silicon design areas, including RTL(Register Transfer Level) and VIP(Verification Intellectual Property) design, design verification, validation, DFT(Register Transfer Level), emulation, PD(Register Transfer Level) handoff, and IP(Intellectual Property) integration.

We are looking for a Principal Engineer, Front-End Computer-Aided Design Software to join our 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

Qualifications

Required 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.
• 3 years of advanced experience with common programming paradigms, including Object-Oriented and Functional programming.
• 3 years of leadership experience with a proven track record of leading small teams and influencing stakeholders.
• 3 years of experience writing software using industry-standard languages such as Python, TCL, Perl, and C / C++ (Python preferred).
• 3 years of experience defining software architecture for complex systems.

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Silicon Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the $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 :

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 21,2025.

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Responsibilities

In the Principal Engineer, Front-End Computer-Aided Design Software role, you will :

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect