Principal Engineering Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Closes
Dec 14, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $209k
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This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$235,187 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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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 622 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 559 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Engineering Manager

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As a Principal Software Engineering Manager, you will lead and grow a diverse team of engineers focused on AI-driven solutions, setting technical direction that aligns with customer needs and business priorities. Your day-to-day involves coaching the team in AI-first engineering practices, ensuring live site health, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement through regular feedback. You will have extensive experience managing people and building scalable systems in the Generative AI and Machine Learning domains, with a strong track record of shipping delightful software products that solve real customer needs. Proficiency in languages like C++, Java, or Python is essential, along with expertise in defining developer experiences and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions in production environments.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript C C++ C# AWS Kubernetes CI/CD MLOps GenerativeAI MachineLearning Docker Git Scrum Agile

What you'll do

  • Lead and coach engineers to excel in AI development.
  • Set technical direction aligned with customer needs and business goals.
  • Establish clear goals and execution rhythms for predictable delivery.
  • Build a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous learning.
  • Model and teach AI-first engineering practices for quality and speed.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • 4+ years of experience as a people manager leading diverse teams.
  • Proven track record in defining and building scalable systems in Generative AI/Machine Learning.
  • Experience shipping software products that solve clear customer needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts across distributed teams.
  • Track record of delivering customer-facing software products or platform capabilities in production environments.

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