Principal Software Engineering Manager
12/5/2025
Lead initiatives for the Open Device Partnership program to enhance device security and streamline hardware and firmware development. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with Microsoft standards and mentor engineering teams.
Salary
163000 - 296400 USD
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
The Windows Silicon & Systems Integration (WSSI) team drives innovation at the intersection of hardware and software. As an Principal Software Engineering Manager for the Open Device Partnership (ODP) program, you will lead a team of engineers focused on enabling an open ecosystem to build next generation Windows devices. Your mission is to accelerate partner success by delivering firmware, drivers, frameworks, validation tools, and onboarding processes that make ODP adoption seamless. You will collaborate with silicon vendors, OEMs, and internal engineering teams to define technical strategy, ensure compliance with Microsoft standards, and influence industry-wide best practices.
ODP (website) is a cornerstone open-source initiative on GitHub and includes a growing list of projects focused on raising the bar on device security, power & performance, and streamlining development though standardization in projects such as Patina (secure UEFI), Secure Embedded Controller (EC), Unified Windows-EC Services, and partner development & readiness tools. For more context on its impact, see Microsoft’s announcement introducing Surface’s participation in ODP.
This role combines technical depth with leadership impact—mentoring engineers, driving execution, and shaping the future of Windows.
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
- Lead Open Device Partnership (ODP) initiatives to address device security, fundamentals, and streamlining first and third-party hardware and firmware development using standards-based designs.
- Define and enforce ODP compliance requirements, ensuring partner deliverables meet Microsoft security, performance, and reliability standards.
- Collaborate with OEMs, IHVs, and silicon vendors to accelerate ODP adoption, resolving technical blockers and aligning on roadmap priorities.
- Provide architectural guidance and oversee design documentation for firmware and driver components.
- Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in low-level system software development, including firmware and driver development.
- 10+ years C/C++ and/or Rust development experience.
- 6+ years people management experience
- Expertise in system firmware and OS driver development.
- Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage complex technical dependencies.
- Experience with the Rust programming language and design patterns.
- Experience working with new hardware designs.
- Experience with ARM-based platforms.
- Experience with Embedded Systems.
- Demonstrated collaboration skills with OEMs, IHVs, and cross-org teams.
- Windows driver development experience.
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Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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.
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