CoreAI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software.
The 1ES (One Engineering System) team is responsible for enabling the world's best engineering teams with world-class tools and systems that help them ship products their customers love.
We are hiring a Senior Product Manager to identify and execute opportunities to improve productivity for software engineers and AI agents at Microsoft. The Product Manager would own key OKRs that will improve engineering productivity of developers across Microsoft that can span Developer VDI, Build Infrastructure/ Engines and Test Infrastructure/ Tooling.
It would be required for the candidate to have a background in coding or be a developer interested in transitioning to product management. They should be familiar with the software engineering tools landscape, understand CI/CD systems and have experience pitching ideas for the developer persona. Additionally, they should be using AI and AI-coding tools, capable of writing queries against telemetry databases to identify opportunities and ideally stay updated with the latest developments in the software engineering industry. #1ES
Responsibilities
Identify and rally the team around high value opportunities to improve Engineering Productivity, Software Quality and Developer Satisfaction
Collaborate with various product owners at Microsoft to co-partner on opportunities and help boost their developers’ productivity.
Standardize Engineering systems tooling inside Microsoft
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and outcomes
Be a power user and evangelist of Engineering Systems products the candidate will own
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development 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 thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Developer products and workflows, including tools such as Visual Studio Code, Azure DevOps, GitHub and AI.
- Experience pitching, building and rolling out tools/services to developers.
- Hands-on experience with analyzing structured data supporting/disproving assumptions and predictions.
Product Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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 and 5+ years of experience in product, service, or program management or software development, or equivalent experience
- Ability to meet Microsoft Cloud Background Check requirements upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter
- Experience using developer products and workflows, including Visual Studio Code, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and AI
- Experience pitching, building, and rolling out tools or services to developers
- Hands-on experience analyzing structured data to support or disprove assumptions and predictions
- Background in coding or software development and familiarity with CI/CD systems
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft.
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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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