Microsoft Principal Engineering Manager 

United States, Washington 

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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.
• 6+ years of experience building commercial grade software, with much of that experience in mission-critical, large scale, high availability services.
• Experience as an engineering manager, or a technical lead with a passion for coaching and mentoring others.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud and services experience; Azure cloud experience is a plus.
• Proficient analytical skills with systematic and structured approach to software design.
• Passion for building reliable and well-tested code.
• Experience writing services and micro-services on middle- or back-end tier.
• Ability to communicate technical details clearly.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 14, 2024.

• Lead and support a team of 8-12 engineers in the US and Latin America to deliver quality business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with an integrated remote team in Suzhou, China: work with a peer Engineering Manager to define joint goals execution plan.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership: architecture, design, code reviews, development, quality assurance and live site.
• Drive modern engineering practices such as continuous integration, unit testing, automated deployments with integrated quality gates.
• Partner with Product Management to meet immediate and longer-term business objectives.
• Collaborate with teams across the company in Office and Azure.
• Hire, retain, and grow top talent.
• Foster a healthy and inclusive team environment.
• Be a mentor for the people on your team and help them grow.

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