Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Summary

Senior engineer responsible for supplier quality strategy, qualification, and issue resolution for Microsoft's custom and semi-custom SoC and related hardware. The role sits in Silicon Manufacturing & Product Engineering (SMPE) within Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering and focuses on enabling high-volume, high-quality hardware manufacturing for cloud infrastructure.

Work site: hybrid — typically 3 days per week in-office in Austin, TX. Travel: less than 25%.

Experience Level

Senior — role expects experienced engineers (posting indicates multi-year engineering experience; typical candidates have 5+ years in related technical engineering or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Lead supplier quality efforts across suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure reliable ramp and sustained product quality.

• Lead supplier quality engineering roadmap for Microsoft custom and semi-custom SoC development.
• Drive onboarding methodology for new suppliers and manage NPI product ramps.
• Develop quality strategies for OSATs, ODMs, foundries and indirect material suppliers.
• Define qualification criteria and supplier reliability plans to de-risk future products.
• Define supplier benchmarking methods and lead supplier audits when required.
• Lead investigation and resolution of high-impact quality events; drive RCCA and CAPA.
• Collaborate across silicon, system, and datacenter teams to ensure end-to-end quality.
• Perform FMEA and drive DFM, DFR and DFQ initiatives under NPI (NUDD) roadmaps.

Requirements

Core must-haves and compliance requirements for this role.

• Significant technical engineering experience in hardware, silicon, or manufacturing environments, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin approximately 3 days per week.
• Ability to meet Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other security screenings required for the role.
• Must satisfy export-control eligibility; employment contingent on providing proof of citizenship, U.S. residency, or other protected status for access to export-controlled information.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience (5+ years) in manufacturing and supplier quality engineering, especially in semiconductors and hi‑tech manufacturing.
• Experience with SoC product qualification and board/system-level interactions.
• Experience defining and implementing quality management system (QMS) methodology.
• Knowledge of advanced silicon process nodes and packaging technologies (e.g., TSV, CPO).
• Industry certifications such as ASQ CQE, VDA auditor, Six Sigma Black Belt, or ISO-related certifications.

Education Requirements

Posting requests advanced technical degrees or equivalent experience: Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical fields — or equivalent practical experience. Preferred certifications mentioned include ASQ CQE, VDA audit certification, Six Sigma Black Belt, and ISO certifications.

About the Company

Company: Microsoft

Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, United States

Microsoft is a global technology company that develops and sells software, services, devices, and solutions. Known for its Windows operating system, Office suite, and Azure cloud platform, Microsoft aims to empower individuals and organizations around the world to achieve more. The company fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion, focusing on delivering trusted experiences to customers and partners globally.