Microsoft
Principal Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor Backend
United States, Washington, Redmond · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$143k-$275kDetected 1 day ago
AzureNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipProblem Solving
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About the role
- Microsoft's Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure underlying this growth including AI!
- CSCP's vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud and AI capabilities at scale.
- Our infrastructure is supported by more than 300 datacenters around the world that enable services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries.
Responsibilities
- This role will lead Microsoft's sourcing strategy for backend semiconductor manufacturing partners including OSAT, Substrate, and Test solution providers.
- This person will be instrumental in developing long term sourcing strategies and executing against them.
- Play a pivotal role in Microsoft's evolving silicon strategy to drive competitive advantages for Microsoft's hardware.
- Develop sourcing strategy for OSAT, Substrate, and Test suppliers working across Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure teams as well as partnerships with product engineering teams on technology alignment and delivery of cutting-edge solutions.
- Lead engagement with custom silicon partners, both internally and externally, to deliver cutting edge silicon solutions towards multiple future projects in development.
- Foster partnerships with suppliers of custom silicon technology and build high performing relationships with their senior leadership.
- Be responsible for cost negotiation and continuity of supply and partner with planning and materials team to optimize the supply chain.
- Negotiate supply and commercial terms that drive advantage for Microsoft.
- Develop supplier capabilities and drive roadmap alignment across Microsoft's hardware businesses.
- Our mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain.
Requirements
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice to have
- At least 10+ years of experience in sourcing from OSAT, Substrate, and Test providers.
- Engineering degree, preferably Computer, Electrical or Physics disciplines.
- Self-motivated with superior problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail.
- Experience in should cost modelling for silicon and packaging.
- Experience in custom silicon supply chain, supplier selection process and evaluation of custom silicon suppliers cross functionally based on internal KPIs.
- Executive presence and advanced leadership capabilities
- Ability to clearly articulate points of view with executive management
- https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Compensation
- $143k-$275k
Company info
- We are seeking a high-caliber sourcing Director to join the Custom Silicon Sourcing team.
- We are seeking a senior level candidate who will be accountable for Sourcing in support of Microsoft's custom silicon development for Cloud hardware including Cobalt and MAIA.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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