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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Technical Program Management, AI Infrastructure - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $142,800.0 - $274,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Azure Machine Learning, AI Infrastructure, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Google Cloud, Real Time Systems, Generative AI, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18396112?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18396112%2FPrincipal-Technical-Program-Management-Ai-Infrastructure-California-Mountain-View ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. * 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: * 8+ years of experience designing and shipping complex products for developers, ML professionals, or similar * 3+ years of experience with distributed platform ecosystem (multi-tenant / real-time processing, batch computing etc.) * Proven experience in technical program management, preferably in AI infrastructure or cloud services. * Strong understanding of GPUs, VM, OS and cloud infrastructure fundamentals. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across complex, cross-functional initiatives. * Experience creating solutions using Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud * Experience writing Python, particularly for machine learning * Experience with ML platforms * Effective at driving complex multi-stakeholder processes and cross-team programs * Ability tobuildeffectiverelationships, influence and collaborate at all organizational levels Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. ## Description Join the AI Infrastructure team at Microsoft, where we accelerate the transition and scaling of Generative AI models. The Platform Infrastructure team builds and maintains the platform that powers the most demanding AI workloads at Microsoft. We focus on scalability for distributed computing systems, stability of the multi-node GPU infrastructure and efficiency of the fleet to run inference and training workloads. * Deliver a world-class AI Infrastructure stack that will host AI Foundry Services. * Accountable for the platform roadmap for platform to scale AI workloads from research to production * Own a product area and be responsible for understanding developer needs and behaviors, defining product requirements, managing end-to-end product development, launches and iterations. * Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of customers quickly and iteratively. * Enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-first, product development cycle. * Translate business goals into strategy, user experience and technical requirements in close collaboration with UX, Data Science, Engineering, AI research, and Product Marketing teams. * Define goals and performance indicators, set up and oversee experiments, measure success with data and research. * Collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to build exceptional consumer-grade applications. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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