We are the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization. Our core mission is to keep customers protected and productive by delivering seamless and timely Windows updates to our customers in existing and future versions of Windows. This work demands solving complex challenges in the Windows operating systems and building mission-critical services and infrastructure. In addition to updates, we empower commercial and enterprise customers with products and solutions to deploy and secure their devices effectively.
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer Manager who is skilled and enthusiastic about leading a solid engineering team and driven by the challenge of designing a highly scalable distributed system serving one of the most critical use cases for 1 billion plus Windows devices. Our service relies on Azure Cloud Services to support complex web-based services, workflows, and data pipelines. Our team provides web interfaces, API platforms, and tools to Microsoft teams as well as our external partners.
Join us and help shape the future of the world.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is cantered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day.
Responsibilities
- Influence and align the product vision by collaborating with partners, product management and engineering teams across geos.
- Managing a team of high-caliber Software Engineers, ensuring project and development excellence and technical leadership.
- Create a solid team culture of engineering excellence, customer passion, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. And of course, having fun too!
- Design and deliver on the vision of the next generation of the product and opportunity to work with the latest cloud services from Azure.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- 6+ years of experience in building microservices based application.
- 5+ years of experience managing a software team.
- Good communication, collaboration, and planning skills with demonstrated commitment to the success of others.
- Desire to manage diverse, inclusive, and collaborative software teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for building highly scalable, reliable, distributed services.
- Experience with Azure Cloud Services.
- Experience with Big Data Systems.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages
- 6+ years of experience building microservices-based applications
- 5+ years of experience managing a software team
- Strong communication, collaboration, and planning skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the success of others
- Desire to manage diverse, inclusive, and collaborative software teams
- Experience building highly scalable, reliable, distributed services
- Experience with Azure Cloud Services
- Experience with Big Data Systems
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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What We Do
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