Principal Product Manager, Windows Server Team

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 23, 2027

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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, Windows Server Team

The Principal Product Manager- Windows Server Team will join the Windows Server team to define the future of AI infrastructure on the platform. This role involves collaborating with enterprise customers, OEMs, silicon and accelerator partners, and internal product teams to identify emerging needs and translate them into product strategy, roadmap investments, and customer-facing solutions. Key responsibilities include leading customer engagement strategies like executive briefings and technical workshops, gathering market insights, and driving cross-organizational alignment for inference workloads and deployment models. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in AI inference platforms, model serving, developer tools, distributed systems, and datacenter or edge environments. They must be skilled at translating complex technical requirements into measurable outcomes while influencing senior stakeholders to drive innovation across the Windows Server infrastructure platform.

What does a Product Manager earn in Washington?

Median $207000 from 56 postings across 17 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define the product strategy and roadmap for AI infrastructure on Windows Server.
  • Translate customer, partner, and market insights into technical requirements and success metrics.
  • Lead engagement strategies including executive briefings, technical workshops, and design-partner programs.
  • Develop a strategic perspective on enterprise AI inference workloads and hardware trends.
  • Align cross-functional plans with internal teams across cloud, security, and platform divisions.
  • Influence senior stakeholders through clear strategy documents and executive presentations.
  • Identify emerging AI infrastructure needs from OEMs, silicon partners, and accelerator providers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in product, service, or program management or software development.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background checks and other required security screenings.
  • 3+ years of experience leading enterprise platform, infrastructure, cloud, or distributed systems products with customer engagement.
  • Experience with AI inference platforms, services, or related AI infrastructure technologies.
  • Experience translating complex technical and business requirements into product strategy, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
  • Experience influencing engineering and business teams across multiple organizations.
  • Deep experience in AI/ML inference, model serving, developer platforms, and datacenter or cloud environments.
  • Experience working with OEMs, silicon providers, ISVs, systems integrators, or other ecosystem partners.

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