Microsoft Principal Software Engineering Manager 

United States, Washington 

499290980

We are looking for aPrincipal Software Engineering Managerto help drive innovation and excellence. As an engineering manager on the team, you will improve services byhardware. This is a dynamic role that involves both technical knowledge

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

  • OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years people management experience of a software team
• 6+ years industry experience on large scale system architecture, design, development, testing and release of full product lifecycle

Other 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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

  • OR equivalent experience.

• Project Management Experience
• Experience in Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps for Project Tracking or Source Control Systems
• Experience with automated build systems & compilers

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership: architecture, design, code reviews, development, quality assurance.
• Collaborate across partner teams in Microsoft.
• Lead and grow a team of high performing engineers.
• Mentor, coach, hire, retain and grow top talent.
• Foster a healthy and inclusive team environment. Embody Microsoft Culture and Values
• Taking part in code reviews, both as a reviewer and a reviewee, to ensure the quality of the software and promote best practices within the team.
• Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.