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Principal Software Engineering Manager, Windows Platform & Developer Team

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/21/2026

Compensation

$142,800 - $304,200 per year

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Job description

The Engineering Manager will lead a team of 7-10 engineers in the Windows Agentic Operating Systems Engineering team, focusing on the development of AI capabilities for Windows. This role requires a blend of systems-level programming and design expertise, with an emphasis on fostering team culture and individual growth. The candidate will engage in cross-functional partnerships and represent the team's work to leadership. Microsoft seeks individuals who are passionate about AI-assisted software development and have a strong commitment to collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 8+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 12+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • 4+ years of people management experience.
  • Ability to communicate technical details clearly across organizational boundaries.
  • Methodical analytical skills with a systematic approach to software design.
  • Self-motivated with a dependable drive for collaborative progress.

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical direction for new agentic capabilities from design to delivery.
  • Lead cross-functional partnerships with product, design, and data leaders, as well as external AI companies.
  • Mentor and grow a team of engineers, providing direct feedback and building clear growth paths.
  • Recruit and retain top systems engineering talent with a focus on AI-native development.
  • Represent the team's work to leadership, communicating decisions, risks, and strategic context.
  • Provide thought leadership for the broader organization.

Benefits

  • Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.

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