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# Principal Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us372074493f7ecc1a4b4cb74a1457783e/eaa

## About the Role

monitors other engineers across product lines, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions. Leads product development and scaling to customer requirements and applies best practices for meeting scaling needs and performance expectations and holds accountability for products that do not meet expectations. Embody our culture and values 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. 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.

## Description

Direct your engineers and vendors to deliver production-grade AI solutions that meet security and Responsible AI standards Own the governance and lifecycle of deployed AI solutions, including monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement Track and report business impact, feeding measurable results back into the solution roadmap Guides partnership with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project manager, technical lead) to determine user requirements within and across teams. Guides teams and leads identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform. Optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI). Guides team to drive multiple group's project plans, release plans, and work items in coordination with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers). Guides team and acts as an expert for Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and, Lead, grow, and coach a diverse and inclusive team of engineers to thrive in the fast-changing world of AI. Set technical and product direction for the team, aligning engineering i…

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