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Principal Technical Program Manager, Responsible AI

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$142,800 - $304,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Principal Technical Program Manager for Responsible AI will work within the Sensitive Uses and Emerging Technologies team at Microsoft. This role focuses on evaluating high-impact AI use cases and supporting the development of internal guidance and programs for AI models and products. The manager will partner with various stakeholders to assess risks, define requirements, and manage sensitive use case programs. The position emphasizes collaboration across engineering, policy, research, and sales teams to ensure responsible AI practices are implemented effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, applied science, technology policy, research, governance, product development, or related area.
  • 3+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • 3+ years work experience on issues pertaining to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or responsible AI.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to rapidly changing environments and demands.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Sensitive Uses and Emerging Technologies team to evaluate and develop internal guidance and programs for Microsoft's highest-impact AI models.
  • Develop insights and assess AI system architectures to provide actionable risk mitigation guidance.
  • Partner with engineering teams to evaluate upcoming product releases for responsible AI risks.
  • Manage and drive progress to uphold responsible AI requirements across diverse Microsoft teams.
  • Create relationships to drive orchestration and integration efforts for responsible AI development.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

503

FY2026

Approval rate

96.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

3,062

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-64%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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