Microsoft Principal Software Engineering Manager 

United Kingdom, England, Cambridge 

180963009

Required qualifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND proficient years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript OR equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge about K8 platform including K8 security fundamentals.
• Experience successfully shipping services.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Deep people management experiences.
• Experience with Azure services, including containers (AKS) and AKV, and familiar with Microsoft Entra ID, ARM: Azure Resource Manager and other Azure RBAC
• Experience in design and build system features.

Background Check: 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of engineers to deliver secure, scalable and performant solutions while championing a growth mindset, diversity and inclusion.
• Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
• Model - Live Microsoft culture; Embody Microsoft values; Practice Microsoft leadership principles.
• Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn.
• Care - Attract and retain great people; Know each individual’s capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to create a platform technical strategy regarding security architecture and API experiences for the Microsoft-managed/supported K8s clusters.
• Support the creation of product roadmap for timely release and easy adoption utilizing customer data.
• Work across different time zones such as US/UK