Microsoft Software Engineering Manager 

United States, Washington 

308849727

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field 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.

Other Requirements:

This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years' development experience with commercial grade software, with much of that experience in mission-critical, large scale, high availability services.
• 2+ years' experience as an engineering manager, or a technical lead with a passion for coaching and mentoring others.
• Previous experience in software engineering leadership roles with a track record of delivering scalable and reliable services and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Proficient understanding of cloud infrastructures, design patterns and standards
• Competent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

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

Leadership & Team Development:

• Guide and inspire a team of engineers, promoting professional growth and fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations, providing regular feedback and coaching.

Service Development & Operations:

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of incident management services and infrastructure.
• Ensure services are highly secure, reliable, performant and scalable across multiple clouds
• Implement best practices and standards to maintain high-quality service and infrastructure delivery and operations.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and operational processes.

Technical Excellence:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic planning and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with security and compliance standards throughout the engineering lifecycle.

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