Cool products to work on and good experience. Remote work is easy if that is something you want.
Work just as hard as other tech companies for less money. You have to make senior or else you will eventually be let go.
I have two offers - Microsoft (Xbox team) and Apple (design verification). I’m trying to decide between the two. Both are very different HW roles though - at Apple it’s a traditional DV role at an ASIC team, at Microsoft it’s with a product/client facing team that requires hardware expertise. WLB, ...Read more
Hello folks, My first time posting here! I had a phone screen with Microsoft hardware team 3 weeks ago. I got an invite from the recruiter 2 days after the phone screen for a virtual onsite interview. I had to fill up a questionnaire regarding my job expectations and relocation details, references e...Read more
Is Microsoft AISOC group layoff safe? When was the last layoff in this org?
Hello All, Can you guys comment on what you think of Microsoft's growing hardware culture ? Seems like they are investing in newer generations of CPU/SOCs. They have opened up hardware divisions at multiple US locations now. Please comment on your thoughts on their work culture, wlb, compensation, ...Read more
Does anyone know if Microsoft Sunnyvale campus is still hiring hardware DV engineers? Got referred for a few positions a while back, but didnt hear back yet :(
I interviewed with Microsoft Azure hardware Engineering team. Wanted to know how is the growth for Hardware teams under Silicon Engineering at Microsoft? Are there good projects and good growth career wise? Currently at Intel ,Tx, 220k TC, 6 + years exp
I noticed that Microsoft has a Hardware Product Manager position available for new grads. Does anyone know what the difference is between a Hardware PM and Software PM as it relates to technical skills and day to day tasks? Also, what are the interviews like for this position - will it be technical ...Read more
Anyone attending MSFT hiring event? what should i expect? how will the interview process be for hardware folks. TC: 138k YOE: 7
Hi blinders, How to prepare for these companies for hardware role? How many rounds are there ? Can someone please brief about it ? Is it worth it ? TC: 28 L Yoe : 2
What are the questions asked in Microsoft design verification interview for recent college grad position ?
Hi Microsofties/hardware folks, My friend who doesn't have a blind account wants to know what to expect for physical design engineering interviews at Microsoft. Thanks, have a good day. TC: 750k
I'm going to interview with Microsoft Silicon Engineering team next week. Wanted to know how is the Hardware teams under Silicon Engineering at Microsoft? Are there good projects and good growth career wise? Currently at Intel SC, 230K TC, 3 years exp
Hello Microsoft peeps, I am eyeing for a hardware role in Microsoft at Seattle. Got a couple questions. Can any of the hw folks be kind enough to DM me? YOE:7.5 TC: 150k #microsoft @microsoft
Hi All I am having offer from Qualcomm and Mircosoft, please give your feedback for the same, Also is Microsoft good option for Hardware Role looking into current market conditions and recent layoffs Qualcomm Base:160k Rsu: 120k/3 Sign on: 40k CPU DV Microsoft Base :180k Rsu:150k/4 Sign on:50k How...Read more
I recently got interviewed for Hardware Validation Engineer role at Microsoft by Azure Cloud Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering team. I haven’t received any response yet. How long does Microsoft take for hiring decision ? I have 5 YOE in hardware. What is the job level at Microsoft that I can e...Read more
how’s the microsoft hardware/rf team in redmond ? #microsoft #hardware
Just been notified that i cleared the interview. Recruiter setup a call for tomorrow to discuss next steps. Hardware engineer role with azure storage. Currently grade 8 at intel. Im expecting L63/64. These are the numbers i have in mind Base 200k Stocks 200k/4 Sign on 40k Location is Bay Area...Read more
Got verbal offer, L62. Location: Redmond Base: 155k Sign on: 40k RSU: 130k/4 years Target annual bonus: upto 20% of base. YOE: 6 years TC(per year, excluding sign on and assuming full 20% bonus): 218k Current TC at Intel, non bay area: 130k (base + bonus + stocks), G6. How good is this offer, an...Read more