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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$165,600–$296,400 / yr
Posted
57 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $231k
$99k most similar roles pay here $318k

This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $231k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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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

The Principal Engineering Manager role within the Core AI organization oversees the development of the AI Foundry Agents Platform, a critical framework enabling developers to build and deploy complex agents at enterprise scale. This senior leader will manage and mentor engineers, driving strategic clarity through data-driven insights and fostering alignment across engineering teams and partner organizations. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading root cause analyses for system incidents, ensuring seamless integration of features across the stack, and maintaining high standards for operational excellence in large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in cloud technologies, experience with AI frameworks, and a strong background in managing complex software development projects. This role is pivotal in advancing the organization’s mission to gain mind share within the developer community and drive customer adoption of Foundry services.

What you'll do

  • Manage and coach engineers to foster collaboration and career growth.
  • Use data-driven insights to inform product direction and identify opportunities.
  • Ensure alignment of technical direction across engineering teams and partner organizations.
  • Collaborate with partner teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences.
  • Drive operational excellence in managing large-scale distributed systems.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience managing and coaching engineers across various levels.
  • Proven ability to drive clarity and alignment in technical direction with engineering teams.
  • Strong track record of delivering cohesive end-to-end experiences through cross-team collaboration.
  • Demonstrated expertise in operational excellence for large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience leading root cause analyses and implementing systemic improvements.

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