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Xbox Electrical Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

As a CO+I Electrical Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$119K - $234K/yr

As a CO+I Electrical Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox ...

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$160K - $261K/yr

... Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data ... We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team. Microsoft's mission is to empower ...

Strong electrical engineering fundamentals. Knowledge of Visual Basic or C/C++. Demonstrates strong ... Moderately Complex = Smart TV/DVD, Complex = smart phone/Xbox. Demonstrated system engineering ...

... as XBOX, PlayStation, and Steam Deck. As a Post-Silicon Power and Performance Validation Engineer ... Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or ...

Senior Verification Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

... Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data ... Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND ...

Senior Silicon Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$160K - $261K/yr

... Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data ... Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND ...

Strong electrical engineering fundamentals. Knowledge of Visual Basic or C/C++. Demonstrates strong ... Moderately Complex = Smart TV/DVD, Complex = smart phone/Xbox. Qualifications Any Additional ...

... Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data ... Collaborate closely with silicon, board electrical, and hardware engineering teams to design ...

Senior Silicon Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$160K - $261K/yr

... Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data ... Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND ...

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How much do xbox electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for xbox electrical engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Xbox electrical engineer do?

An Xbox Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing the electrical systems and components for Xbox gaming consoles and accessories. They work closely with mechanical and software engineers to ensure that the hardware functions correctly and meets performance standards. Their tasks may include circuit design, PCB layout, component selection, troubleshooting hardware issues, and making sure the devices comply with safety and industry regulations. Xbox Electrical Engineers play a key role in ensuring high-quality, reliable gaming hardware for customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Xbox electrical engineer?

To thrive as an Xbox Electrical Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, circuit design, and hardware troubleshooting, usually supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD tools like Altium Designer, PCB layout software, and testing equipment, as well as knowledge of industry standards, is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for developing reliable, high-performance Xbox hardware that meets both technical specifications and user expectations.

What types of cross-functional collaboration are typical for an Xbox electrical engineer during a product development cycle?

As an Xbox Electrical Engineer, you will frequently collaborate with mechanical engineers, software developers, and industrial designers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components. You'll work closely with manufacturing and QA teams to address design challenges and optimize for mass production. Regular communication with project managers and suppliers is also common to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards, making teamwork and clear communication essential skills in this role.

What is the difference between Xbox Electrical Engineer vs Xbox Hardware Engineer?

AspectXbox Electrical EngineerXbox Hardware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, certifications in electronicsBachelor's in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, test, and develop electrical components for Xbox consolesFocus on hardware integration, testing, and manufacturing of Xbox hardware
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in electronics and gaming hardware companies like MicrosoftUsed interchangeably in industry, often overlapping roles in hardware development teams

Xbox Electrical Engineers focus on designing and testing electrical systems within Xbox consoles, while Xbox Hardware Engineers handle the overall hardware development and integration. Both roles require similar qualifications and work closely in the gaming hardware industry, often overlapping in responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Xbox Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,091 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Microsoft
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Microsoft rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Critical Environment Electrical Engineer.
Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Electrical Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Design
  • Develop basic knowledge of industry trends, competitors' products, customer experience, and advances in various engineering fields. Consult with other engineers to help understand and apply advanced concepts.
  • Assist in the creation and execution of robust, scalable, secure, and extensible designs and/or verification plans for the electrical engineering aspects of a well-defined feature or product extension (e.g., a product refresh, or line extension).
  • Participate in creating intellectual property. May file patents within personal area of scope and complete necessary patent documentation.
  • Implement known solutions to common technical and/or design challenges, with some guidance from other engineers.
  • Read device specification sheets and interpret common details required to design and test various hardware features.
  • Develop design documentation which could include drawings, specifications, schematics, or diagrams for features of well-defined products with guidance and direction from a manager or other engineers.
  • Review supplier or partner technical sheets for available parts and choose appropriate parts needed to support product development.

Testing and Verification
  • Ensure that test requirements are included in documentation and specifications for a feature or product.
  • Determine the appropriate test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers) for measuring a feature of a product according to existing verification plans, with minimal supervision from other engineers.
  • Write design verification test cases using standard templates and test methodologies.
  • Develop, review, and execute test plans and/or infrastructure for standard features or products.
  • Assist in developing automated testing solutions and independently conduct automated testing on standard feature areas or products.
  • Gather data for external testing supplier or partner selection options.
  • Assist in setting up and breaking down testing environments with guidance and supervision from other engineers. Follow safety guidelines.
  • Participate in the development of dashboards or reports for testing and quality metrics that can be utilized to characterize hardware and hardware performance.
  • Analyze and interpret results of data and statistical analyses to identify common problems or flaws that may affect a feature or product design change and bring them to the attention of other engineers or team leads.
  • Assist in the development of basic test fixtures for use in testing or validation of new product features under guidance from other engineers.

Technical Project Implementation
  • Follow project implementation schedules to deliver the hardware engineering aspects of a well-defined feature or product. Escalate issues to management as necessary.
  • Implement and track product plans, under guidance from other engineers.
  • Highlight potential issues that may affect downstream execution of projects (e.g., performance vs. reliability and manufacturing concerns).
  • Research new tools, technologies, or processes for project implementation and provide reports to project team members.
  • Assist in implementing risk assessments (e.g., supplier or partner delays, incomplete specs, or tool issues) into project plans.
  • Communicate project progress/status within the project team and escalate issues as necessary.

Reporting and Documentation
  • Follow established procedures to participate in creating detailed reports and functional specifications for a well-defined product feature or extension, based on audits and information from product development and verification processes.
  • Document essential details about materials, components, and/or assemblies for a device via accepted release processes. Accurately record and track changes to designs following established processes with some guidance from other engineers.

Other
  • Embody the Microsoft One culture and values.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience.

Background Check 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.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, from medium voltage (MV) to branch circuits.
  • Demonstrated experience with power system analysis (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower) and reviewing studies.
  • Knowledge of electrical and control systems related to datacenter environments.

Electrical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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
Electrical 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
Electrical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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
Electrical 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.

Industry

Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Redmond, WA, US

Year founded

1975

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