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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineering Manager - GitHub Plan and Track (CoreAI) - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $165,600.0 - $296,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Github, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Ruby on Rails, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, ReactJS, Information Technology, Graphql, Golang - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7F4E60D8C97D4DFDB6D30982C116861F/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor'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 equivalent experience. 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, * Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python * OR equivalent experience. * 6+ years people management experience. * 3+ years of experience leading distributed software engineering teams * 5+ years of hands-on experience in modern web stacks (e.g. Rails, Go, React, MySQL, GraphQL) * You have a strong customer focus and data driven approach * You have excellent analytical skills as well as communication skills both verbal and written. We're a distributed team so we're extra mindful about communication * You are a clear and effective communicator, be it when you write code, write emails, or explain complex technical issues to non-technical co-workers * You are passionate and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 per year. ## Description * Drive technical strategy and roadmaps in partnership with Product and Design to solve complex customer problems in the agentic era. * Manage and develop a talented, distributed group of full-stack engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous growth. * Champion strategic alignment across teams to ensure the delivery of high-impact, planetary-scale experiences that users love. * Oversee system architecture for deeply complex features, ensuring solutions are extensible, maintainable, and reliable. * Lead by example in the practical adoption of modern AI software development tools to accelerate the team's iteration and learning. * Maintain high quality standards through technical leadership, proactive code reviews, and the establishment of robust testing best practices. * Contribute to a modern full-stack codebase (Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript) while identifying and managing technical dependencies. * Foster technical excellence and innovation by researching new approaches and guiding their implementation across the distributed team. * Act as a multiplier by providing mentorship and pairing opportunities that define success for both individual and team outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Coffee With Developers - Kyle Daigle, COO of GitHub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/910-coffee-with-developers-kyle-daigle-coo-of-github) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [GitHub Next and the Future of Coding - Idan Gazit](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1903-github-next-and-the-future-of-coding-idan-gazit) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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