Member of Technical Staff - Cloud Engineering Manager

As Microsoft AI we are pushing the boundaries of technology.

We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. A small, friendly, fast-moving team, we support each other to do the best work of our lives, always looking to break new ground, fast. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. We run lean, obsess about users, and always make our decisions based on the evidence. We ship regularly, so your work will have real and immediate impact.

We’re on the lookout for a talented and passionate Cloud Engineering Manager to help build the next wave of capabilities of our personal AI, Copilot. We’re looking for someone with an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness, in addition to being highly effective. The right candidate takes the initiative and enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment.

Our newly formed organization, Microsoft AI (MAI), focuses on Copilot and other consumer AI products and research. The wider team is responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research. This is a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it.

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. 

Responsibilities

• Cares deeply about building world-class AI applications that will delight users.
• Make hands-on contributions to our cloud services codebase.
• Build and lead a team of software engineers, including driving project planning, prioritization of work, and designing features.
• Support, mentor, and help engineers grow, building a truly inclusive team environment where everyone can deliver their best work.  
• Advocate for and maintain a culture of high-quality software development, with a focus on efficient DevOps, customer support processes, and automation.
• Analyze telemetry and usage data to inform product decisions and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with diverse opinions and negotiate solutions, balancing customer requirements and business goals.
• Embody our Culture and Values. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience developing cloud services using Python, TypeScript, C#, C++, or Java
  • o OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience running and working with distributed systems and on services at scale.
• 4+ years of experience working on cloud services and infrastructure.
• 3+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.

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: