Firmware Software Engineer

Software Engineer 2 - Power & Performance

Overview
Are you passionate about building cool devices and technologies? The Surface Team focuses on building devices that fully express the Windows vision. A fundamental part of our strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want and elicit their excitement. Creating these devices involves a close partnership between hardware and software engineers, designers, and manufacturing. We are currently building the next generation and Surface needs you!

Responsibilities
As a member of Microsoft’s Surface Power Team you will be responsible for power optimization and battery life Surface platforms. Performing power analysis at the sub system level and working with platform architects to define workloads, metrics, measurement methodology and reviewing projections. Provide technical leadership and direction while troubleshooting complex system level power/performance issues. Responsibilities:

• Analyzing Power Across Systems: Examining power consumption across different components (hardware and software) contributes to overall power usage work with tools and techniques to measure power draw during various workloads, such as browsing, gaming, or video playback.
• Collaborating: Work with various teams within the company including hardware (HW), software (SW), platform, thermal, and application teams
• Debugging: Debugging software and hardware issues in a lab environment is a critical skill. You'll need to identify and troubleshoot power-related problems by analyzing logs, using debugging tools, and working closely with engineers from different domains.
• Adapt to a Fast-Paced Environment: Power-related issues can arise unexpectedly. Being able to adjust quickly and proactively is essential.
• Developing Power Test Plans: Create test plans for power characterization is crucial. These plans outline how you'll measure power consumption under different scenarios. Battery life workloads (e.g., light usage, heavy multitasking) should be considered.
• Characterize Power Across Components: You'll assess power usage for various platform components, including:
  • Displays
  • Sensors
  • Memory
  • Storage
  • Graphics
  • Multimedia
  • Imaging
  • Low-power states (e.g., sleep, idle)
  • Ensuring that power requirements are met involves optimizing each component's behavior.
• Analyze Data and Trends: Identifying patterns and trends related to power consumption through Telemetry.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of Electronics and concepts. Also should be able to identify components on a schematic.
• Basic understanding of OS fundamentals, system level debug, exposure to hardware, System on Chip, firmware and Device Drivers.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel for recording data and generating reports
• "Hands-on" power & performance measurement, power & performance analysis, and performance benchmarking experience.
• Excellent communication and/or interaction skills
• A desire to continuously learn and expand breadth and depth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in embedded systems, working in software/firmware development, integration or validation.
• Experience in Python Scripting and SW programming
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and self-driven to drive power findings.
• Tolerance for ambiguity with an ability to make progress in the face of it.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple discipline and functions (Program Management, Test, Hardware etc)

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

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Experience Level

Mid Level