FULL_TIME

Principal Software Engineering Manager

11/28/2025

Define and shape the agility strategy for the platform team while aligning with broader enterprise goals. Identify systemic inefficiencies in engineering workflows and drive improvements across planning, execution, and delivery.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

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About The Company

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.

About the Role

Define and shape the agility strategy for the platform team, aligning with broader enterprise goals. Identify and address systemic inefficiencies in engineering workflows, tooling, and processes. Drive KPI-driven improvements across planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and transparency. Lead by example—be hands-on in understanding technical challenges and guiding teams through solutions. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and accountability. Bachelor'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 equivalent experience. 4+ years people management experience. Proven track record of leading engineering teams toward concrete, customer-impacting goals. Solid technical background with the ability to dive deep and influence architecture and delivery. Experience driving agility transformations or process improvements at scale. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills

Agility StrategyEngineering WorkflowsKPI-Driven ImprovementsCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical ChallengesContinuous ImprovementPeople ManagementArchitecture InfluenceProcess ImprovementsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCodingCC++C#Java