Principal Silicon Modeling Engineer

Microsoft is a company with a vibrant ecosystem where passionate innovators unite to redefine possibilities. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, where collaboration is the catalyst for growth, and every day presents a new opportunity to expand our horizons.

The Windows Silicon & System Integration (WSSI) team seeks a skilled and passionate System-On-Chip (SOC) modelling expert to join us in Tampere, Finland.

At WSSI, we optimize silicon solutions for Microsoft Windows based products. As a SOC modelling expert, you'll collaborate with top industry talents, using your skills to develop innovative SOC models that improve Microsoft products and drive technological advancement and best User Experience. 

What We’re Looking Principal Silicon Modeling Engineer For:

• We are looking for someone with a significant coding background, closely associated with knowledge in hardware operation and design. The ideal candidate will exhibit effective programming abilities and an in-depth understanding of the SoC development process.
• You should be well-versed in MCU/CPU operations and programming, showing confidence in managing complex hardware systems.
• You possess a collaborative mindset and exceptional communication skills, ensuring seamless integration with our dynamic 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Technical Engieering experience with expertise in at least two out of the following programming languages: C, C++, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MCU/CPU and/or bare metal/RTOS development.
• Knowledge of SystemC/TLM modeling for hardware systems.
• Understanding fundamental principles of SoC design

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• As a SoC modelling expert, you'll develop models for SoC designs that are at the forefront of technology.
• Working with SoC architects, designers, verifiers, and software designers, you'll create both individual IP block and complete system models, using your expertise to improve the hardware design process.
• You'll play a key role in the team by building multi-level SoC system and subsystem models essential for advancing the SoC design cycle.