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Principal Engineering Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · DevOps

In short

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Engineering Manager to lead the creation of AI-first engineering systems and platforms. This role focuses on transforming developer productivity and defining security engineering excellence in the age of AI, requiring expertise in agent-based systems and human-in-the-loop design.

Responsibilities

  • Drive step-function improvements in developer productivity by designing and scaling AI-first engineering systems, shared platforms, and secure, compliant workflows.
  • Modernize fragmented tooling into a cohesive foundation.
  • Establish reusable standards for build, validation, observability, experimentation, and cost-aware design.
  • Influence teams across the organization through systems that improve daily engineering practice rather than policy alone.

Requirements

  • Bachelor'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.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: Required to pass upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years people management experience.

Benefits

  • The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year.
  • For San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

PythonC#C++JavaJavaScriptC
#AI#Security Engineering#Developer Productivity#Shared Platforms#Agentic AI#Human-in-the-loop#Engineering Excellence
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

US$142,800–304,200 / year

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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