Principal Software Engineering Manager
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jul 02, 2025 | |
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OverviewAre you a Principal Software Engineering Manager interested in working on large-scale projects within one of Microsoft's most diverse divisions? Are you seeking creative challenges that deliver immediate results with your customers just down the hall? Do you aim to be central to the developer experience of the engineers and applied scientists building Microsoft's cutting-edge AI features, enhancing the productivity of engineering teams? If so, we have an opportunity for you. The ES365 org is responsible for the tools that comprise the end-to-end developer experience in Office, Substrate and more, covering source control, check-in processes, build, validation, and deployment automation. We are transitioning from proprietary, internal-only tools to "One Microsoft" investments, open-source, and industry-standard tools.This is a pivotal time as we aim to enhance productivity through the universal application of AI.We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on engineering systems specifically for developers of AI applications and services. This role addresses the unique requirements of the AI/ML engineer cohort by providing them with tools and experiences that enhance their development process and delight customers.The Principal Software Engineering Manager will navigate between executive-level communications and individual customer interactions, balancing short-term advancements with long-term strategic goals, and coordinating organization-wide partnerships with team-specific initiatives. We believe that significant achievements in software development occur within high-functioning, trust-filled, and enjoyable team environments. A successful manager ensures excellence in execution, promotes career growth, and cultivates a culture centered on customer focus, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. If you are committed to enhancing engineers' productivity and satisfaction through tool and service development, consider joining ES365. Be at the core of Microsoft 365 and contribute to the future of Engineering Systems at Microsoft. 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.
ResponsibilitiesWork with engineers, product managers, and partner teams to deliver a set of features with the right overall design and architecture.Drive cross-org alignment through partnerships and co-development following the "One Microsoft" philosophy.Build, grow, and retain a team of high-performance engineers.Provide mentorship and coaching to engineers in, and beyond, your team.Own and deliver complete features across the development lifecycle, including design, architecture, implementation, testability, debugging, shipping, and servicing.Ensure well-thought-out code with an emphasis on quality, performance, simplicity, durability, scalability, and maintainability.Be committed to delivering the best experience for our customers.Help create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full and authentic self and where we do our best work as a result. | |