The Principal Software Engineering Manager will lead a team focused on developing the C# compiler and enhancing developer tools used globally. This role involves guiding engineers in creating AI-assisted coding experiences and improving developer productivity. The manager will collaborate with various teams across Microsoft to establish technical direction and foster an inclusive team culture. The position offers an opportunity to influence the tools and languages millions of developers rely on daily.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C#, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Python.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• 2+ years of people management experience, including experience developing and growing software engineers.
• Significant experience designing, building, testing, and operating complex commercial software systems.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial experience developing and testing commercial software in C#.

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of software engineers, creating an inclusive environment.
• Establish clear priorities and engineering direction for the team in partnership with product management and design.
• Provide leadership for complex areas of the C# compiler and developer tools ecosystem.
• Build an engineering culture centered on quality, customer focus, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with teams across Microsoft and the open-source community to solve technical problems.

• 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.