Principal Software Engineer Manager

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead the Microsoft Store app team within the Windows + Devices organization in Redmond. In this role, you will drive AI-powered innovation, oversee client infrastructure and feature flighting, and elevate the Store Fundamentals. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Microsoft Store, delivering seamless, high-quality experiences to users worldwide. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of client-side features, infrastructure, and AI-powered features.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PMs, designers, service engineers, data engineers, and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Champion engineering best practices, improving performance, security, and scalability.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and customer obsession within the team.
• Enhance the Microsoft Store Fundamentals, ensuring a smooth, engaging, and intuitive experience. 

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.

Preferred qualification:

• Solid background in software engineering, with expertise in languages such as C#, C++, XAML, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Proven experience in solving complex technical challenges and building full-stack solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
• Experience with the Microsoft Store ecosystem and related technologies.
• Expertise in native Windows development (WPF, UWP, or WinUI). 

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Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $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.

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.