Principal Software Engineering Manager

This role is based in Redmond, Washington.

Compensation:

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year.

Overview:

As a Principal Software Engineering Manager, you will shape customer and developer experiences for Azure AI Search, ensuring smooth onboarding and feature reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the adoption of AI tools and practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Drive engineering excellence for production services and manage incident prevention.
• Model leadership principles and foster a high-performance culture.
• Manage project planning and execution, ensuring secure delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate user requirements and advocate for customer needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Preferred: Master's Degree and 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in coding with languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• 4+ years of people management experience.
• Experience with distributed systems and production operations.