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Principal Account-Aligned FDE

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Product Management

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In short

As a Principal Account-Aligned FDE at Microsoft, you will be a customer-embedded engineer serving as the primary technical leader for strategic accounts. You will build and ship production-grade solutions, translate business needs into technical approaches, and operate with speed in complex environments.

Responsibilities

  • Drive customer outcomes by shaping opportunities and translating business needs into clear, actionable technical approaches.
  • Build and deliver production-grade solutions in customer environments, demonstrating strong engineering execution and end-to-end ownership.
  • Accelerate time to value by operating effectively in ambiguity and delivering iterative, high-impact solutions.
  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders to build trust, align priorities, and guide technical and business decision-making.
  • Apply industry and customer context to tailor solutions and move beyond generic approaches.
  • Prepare and transition work to FDE crews with clear scope and strong technical direction, maintaining continuity across the engagement lifecycle.
  • Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate complex account dynamics, set boundaries, and drive urgency and accountability.
  • Embody our culture and values.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree AND several years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
  • Or equivalent experience.
  • Several years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end.

Desired Qualifications

  • Several years of experience in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., consulting, solutions engineering, field engineering, or similar).
  • Experience with AI/ML technologies, cloud architecture, data engineering, and using AI tools and workflows in creating software engineering artifacts.
  • Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%.

Benefits

  • Travel up to 25%.
#engineering#technical program management#customer-facing#AI/ML#cloud architecture#data engineering
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

4 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Remote

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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