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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
51 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $209k
$101k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 985 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

Join us as a Principal Product Manager on the Windows Platform & Developer team to lead data science and market research efforts, shaping platform strategy and competitive positioning. You will define and own the research agenda, build analytical frameworks, and deliver actionable insights that senior leadership uses for decision-making across UI frameworks, developer experience tools, AI platforms, and more. This role requires deep analytical skills, strategic product instincts, and expertise in telemetry systems, BI/analytics platforms like Power BI, and data visualization. Ideal candidates have a background in competitive intelligence and the Windows developer ecosystem, including Win32, .NET, and cross-platform frameworks, ensuring every major investment is grounded in evidence at a scale that impacts over a billion users.

What you'll do

  • Define and own the data science and market research strategy for the Windows Platform & Developer organization.
  • Build analytical frameworks to track platform health, developer adoption, ecosystem growth, and competitive positioning.
  • Deliver actionable market intelligence on developer trends, framework adoption, and enterprise modernization patterns.
  • Lead primary and secondary research including surveys, competitive analysis, win/loss studies, and ecosystem assessments.
  • Translate complex data into clear narratives for senior leadership to support investment decisions and roadmap prioritization.
  • Engage with developer communities, enterprise customers, ISV partners, and internal stakeholders to validate hypotheses.

What we're looking for

  • 8 years experience in product management, data science, or strategic analytics.
  • Strong quantitative skills for designing research and analyzing large datasets.
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear narratives for executive decisions.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams.
  • Familiarity with telemetry systems, experimentation frameworks, and BI platforms.
  • Understanding of the Windows developer ecosystem and application frameworks.
  • Background in competitive intelligence, market sizing, or ecosystem analysis.

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