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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for microsoft embedded in California is $151,375.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,800.00 and $170,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Microsoft Embedded job typically involves working with embedded systems that leverage Microsoft technologies, such as Windows IoT and embedded versions of Windows. Professionals in this role develop, optimize, and maintain software and firmware for specialized hardware devices like industrial controllers, medical devices, and smart appliances. They often work with low-level programming, real-time operating systems, and hardware integration while ensuring reliability and security. This role requires expertise in C/C++, embedded Linux, or Windows Embedded platforms, as well as familiarity with IoT frameworks and cloud integration.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Microsoft Embedded engineer on a day-to-day basis?

As a Microsoft Embedded engineer, your daily tasks often include developing and optimizing embedded software for devices, debugging and testing code, and collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration. You might also configure and customize Microsoft platforms, create technical documentation, and support deployment and maintenance of embedded solutions. Regular interactions with project managers, QA teams, and sometimes clients are common, requiring strong communication skills and adaptability. This role offers a dynamic environment where you tackle technical challenges and contribute to innovative IoT or device-based projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Microsoft Embedded position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Microsoft Embedded engineer, you need expertise in embedded system design, C/C++ programming, and a deep understanding of Microsoft embedded platforms such as Windows Embedded or Azure IoT. Familiarity with tools like Visual Studio, device drivers, and relevant certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Associate are often valuable. Problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. These abilities ensure robust, efficient solutions for complex embedded applications and seamless team integration.

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Infographic showing various Microsoft Embedded job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,375 per year, or $72.8 per hour.

Senior Firmware Development Engineer

Microsoft

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$160K - $261K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Microsoft rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 245 rated software companies

Job description

Overview
Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with its server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate engineers to help achieve that mission.
Are you passionate about working on cutting edge technology in a team that embodies the growth mindset? Are you hoping to join an organization which is built on a mission "To empower every person and organization on this planet to achieve more"?
The Firmware Center of Excellence is responsible for Hardware/Firmware for Azure Infrastructure. We are working on the next generation 1P AI and compute silicon with a focus on innovation in firmware technology to secure Azure infrastructure for Microsoft and their customers.
We are looking for highly motivated Senior Firmware Engineer with a background in Firmware development in embedded systems.
Responsibilities
  • Develop compute-intensive and highly performant test applications running on the MAIA hardware systems, focusing on PCIe, Memory, back-end network & TDP workloads.
  • Design and develop workload profiling and analysis tools that capture and benchmark the runtimes of various compute blocks and/or hardware accelerators.
  • Develop end-to-end post-silicon tests and tools for functional and performance scenarios of the system.
  • Collaborate across organizations with AI Frameworks SW, Silicon & System Validation, Architecture and Firmware.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

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:
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 7+ years' experience in software development with C++
  • 7+ years' experience in post-silicon SoC or system validation or diagnostic/stress test content development.
  • Experience with one or more of these: DMAs, PCIe, Memory (DDR, HBM), Network Controllers, Image decoders.
  • Experience in build systems such as CMake and familiarity with CI/CD systems.
  • Knowledge of power and thermal profiling, TDP/PnP, and PVT characterization.
  • Knowledge of or experience with AI models/kernels such NCCL and Mistral.
  • Experience with Cuda or GPU or tensor-based programming.

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Firmware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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