Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$166k–$331k/yr
Overview CoreAI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experi…
Skills: People Management, Technical Leadership, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
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Skills: People Management, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, AI Engineering, Product Direction
Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE…
Skills: Hardware Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Debug Methodologies, Test Strategies, Datacenter Architecture
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$143k–$304k/yr
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Skills: Fleet Management, Debug Infrastructure, Root Cause Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$102k–$261k/yr
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Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$143k–$304k/yr
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Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$50/hr–$81/hr
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Skills: C++, Python, Automated Testing, API Testing, UI Testing
Redmond, Washington, United States · Remote OK
$120k–$261k/yr
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Skills: Site Reliability Engineering, Performance Engineering, Azure Storage, Automation Frameworks, Root Cause Analysis
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$121k–$218k/yr
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America …
Skills: Project Management, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Salesforce Order Management, Salesforce Service Cloud, Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$43/hr–$64/hr
Nintendo Software Technology Corporation Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington , is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of video games, Nintendo Co.…
Skills: Zbrush, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Maya, Photoshop
Jessup, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview Microsoft Specialty Clouds is looking for a Principal Product Manager to join our AI product team. You’ll be part of a group that bridges deep product expertise with the realities customers face when deploying m…
Skills: Product Management, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Roadmap Definition, Market Analysis
Redmond, Washington, United States · Remote OK
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview Are you excited by the challenge of building highly scalable distributed storage systems that preserve exabytes of data for decades? The Azure Archive Storage team builds Microsoft’s cloud-scale archival storage…
Skills: Distributed Systems, Cloud Storage, C#, C++, Java
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$143k–$304k/yr
Overview We're building the data-driven intelligence layer for the Windows Platform & Developer team, and we're looking for a Product Manager to lead data science and market research efforts that inform platform strategy…
Skills: Product Management, Data Science, Market Research, Quantitative Analysis, Strategic Analytics
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$165k–$235k/yr
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this poss…
Skills: Network Security, Tailscale, WireGuard, VPN Infrastructure, Zero Trust Architecture
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$184k–$357k/yr
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping i…
Skills: C++, Java, Scala, CUDA, Apache Spark
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$45/hr–$52/hr
Interested in a career at Langara College? Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply! L…
Skills: Quality Assurance Testing, Requirements Analysis, Test Planning, User Acceptance Testing, API Testing
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$98k–$206k/yr
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Skills: Program Management, Process Improvement, Cloud Operations, Stakeholder Management, AI Process Enhancement
Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$98k–$206k/yr
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Skills: Program Management, Process Improvement, Cloud Operations, Stakeholder Management, SQL
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$130k–$180k/yr
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Skills: Python, Go, C++, Rust, Incident Response
Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site
$165k–$230k/yr
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Skills: Network Design, Capacity Planning, Network Security, Automation, Layer-1 Transport
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Lead and grow a team of engineers to build scalable SDKs, UI, and agentic experiences for Generative AI platforms. Set technical direction and align engineering investments with customer needs to deliver intuitive AI application capabilities.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 8 years of technical engineering experience. Preferred candidates have 12-15+ years of experience, including 6+ years of people management and expertise in Generative AI or Machine Learning.
CoreAI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative AI. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software.
Microsoft Foundry Experiences team within CoreAI builds SDKs, UI, and agentic experiences that span core AI capabilities including model inferencing, knowledge and memory systems, AI services, model customization, and multi-agent solutions. As a Principal Software Engineering Manager on this team, you will lead and grow a team of engineers responsible for delivering cohesive, scalable, and intuitive experiences that enable developers and enterprises to effectively build, deploy, and operate AI applications. You will set technical direction, coach engineers, and ensure the team deeply understands customer and developer needs in complex scenarios, translating them into durable platform capabilities and delightful experiences.
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.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
As a Principal Software Engineering Manager on the Microsoft Foundry team, your responsibilities will include:
Lead, grow, and coach a diverse and inclusive team of engineers to thrive in the fast-changing world of AI.
Set technical and product direction for the team, aligning engineering investments with customer needs and business priorities.
Create clarity and accountability by establishing goals, decision-making mechanisms, and execution rhythms that help the team deliver with predictability and impact.
Build a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous growth by setting high standards, building sustainable systems, and reinforcing learning through regular feedback and reflection.
Model and coach the team in AI-first engineering practices grounded in software engineering fundamentals, driving up both speed of execution and product quality.
Champion a customer-obsessed culture by guiding the team to turn customer and developer feedback into innovative platform improvements that address real-world needs.
Establish clear ownership and operating mechanisms that ensure live site health, effective incident response, and continuous improvement.
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ 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 as a people manager.
5+ years of technical leadership in defining and building developer experiences and scalable systems, preferably in the Generative AI, Machine Learning domain.
10+ years of experience shipping software products, product development expertise, taking special pride in shipping delightful experiences that solve clear customer needs.
5+ years of experience in JavaScript, React, Python, .NET, C#, or similar programming languages or platforms.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts across distributed teams.
Experience delivering customer-facing software products or platform capabilities in production environments.
Demonstrated proficiency around leveraging AI to build AI systems and a passion to make this technology accessible to everyone
Proven record of identifying challenges, making clear judgment calls on tradeoffs, and making systemic changes for lasting impact, while bringing value to customer quickly.
Clarity in communication and ability to influence without authority when stakes are high.
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Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
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