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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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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
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As a Principal Software Engineering Manager on the COSMIC team within the M365 Substrate Core organization, you will lead a high-performing engineering team focused on building agentic infrastructure and autonomous operational capabilities. You will be responsible for developing platform foundations that enable fleets of AI agents to reason, coordinate, and execute complex workflows like deployment, capacity management, resiliency, and recovery across large Kubernetes fleets. The role involves defining technical strategies for intelligent systems, establishing evaluation and learning mechanisms, and collaborating with architects and product managers to modernize the compute platform. Candidates should possess extensive experience in coding using languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. This position addresses the challenge of managing massive cloud infrastructure by transitioning from traditional automation toward autonomous operations that prioritize safety, reliability, and scalability for modern cloud services.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $223750 from 106 postings across 38 companies.