Principal Software Engineering Manager – Microsoft ...

OverviewPrincipal Software Engineering Manager – Microsoft 365 Copilot Growth. Be among the first 25 applicants. We/'re evolving the acquisition engine that powers how hundreds of millions of users discover and adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot. As a Principal Software Engineering Manager, you/'ll lead a full-stack team that rapidly ships experiments and features, learns from data, and scales successful patterns across the Microsoft 365 suite (Copilot Chat, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more). You/'ll combine deep technical judgment with product-led growth (PLG) practices to improve monetization while investing in modern engineering fundamentals that enable rapid, safe iteration.ResponsibilitiesLead and grow a high-performing team of software engineers across varying levels and backgrounds, coaching for impact, inclusion, and career growth.Own the engineering roadmap for our acquisition engine, balancing rapid hypothesis testing with durable platform investments.Drive developer productivity with AI-assisted and agentic practices, while elevating engineering standards of accelerating velocity and ensuring reliability.Ship data-driven experiments that improve funnel metrics in close partnership with PM, Design, Data Science and Research.Model our culture of growth mindset, clarity, accountability, and inclusive behaviors, removing systemic blockers so your team ships with speed and quality.Embody our culture and values.QualificationsBachelor/'s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.2+ years of people management experience leading software engineers, with evidence of hiring, coaching, and performance development.2+ years of experience scaling developer productivity (AI-assisted coding, CI/CD automation, test strategy, observability, reliability/SRE).3+ years of experience architecting distributed systems, APIs, data pipelines, and telemetry.Preferred QualificationsMaster/'s Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor/'s Degree AND 12+ years of experience (or equivalent).4+ years people management experience.Fluency in core stack: C#/.NET and React + TypeScript.Demonstrated success running hypothesis-driven experiments.Security, compliance, privacy-by-design mindset; cost-aware engineering and performance optimization.Strong collaboration with PM, Design, Data Science, and Research; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.Other RequirementsCandidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that are required for this role, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years pensationSoftware Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There are location-specific ranges varying by region. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. More details available here: will accept applications for the role until October 7, 2025.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-29