Principal Product Manager

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted: 22 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 3, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Product Manager

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The Principal Product Manager will join the Developer Experience pillar to define the vision, multi-year roadmap, and success metrics for the Search Platform. This role focuses on creating a trusted platform featuring recall-forward, low-latency retrieval for agents. Key responsibilities include owning the product definition for the developer-facing API surface, specifically the next major version of the core retrieval API and Work IQ and Retrieval API integration patterns. The position involves designing onboarding paths for new agent teams, including reference integrations, documentation, and self-serve tooling. The candidate must manage stable, scenario-agnostic contracts and drive the consolidation of bespoke integrations onto supported patterns. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in product, service, or program management or software development.

What does a Product Manager earn in Washington?

Median $224500 from 112 postings across 23 companies.

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Skills

Software Development Retrieval API Documentation Self-serve Tooling Integration Patterns Product Definition

What you'll do

Define the vision, multi-year roadmap, and success metrics for the Developer Experience pillar.
Own the product definition for the developer-facing API surface and core retrieval APIs.
Establish stable, scenario-agnostic contracts for the Work IQ and Retrieval API integration patterns.
Determine which capabilities are shared platform features versus individual agent team responsibilities.
Drive the consolidation of bespoke integrations onto supported platform patterns.
Design the end-to-end onboarding path for new agent teams from first call to production.
Create reference integrations, documentation, samples, and self-serve tooling to reduce bespoke engagements.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience in product, service, or program management.
8+ years of experience in software development.
Experience in product management or software development is accepted as an equivalent to the degree.
Ability to define multi-year roadmaps and success metrics for a developer experience pillar.
Ability to own product definition for developer-facing APIs and integration patterns.
Ability to design onboarding paths, documentation, and self-serve tooling for new teams.
Bachelor's Degree.

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