Principal Software Engineering Manager
Redmond, WA 
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Posted 13 days ago
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OverviewCome joinMicrosoftEditor teamto work onstate-of-the-artservices, platforms, distributed systems, user experiences, andmoderntechnology to deliver the next generation of productivity experiences used by hundreds of millions of users daily! We are looking forPrincipal Software Engineering Managerwho can help us further grow our products, business, and culture! At the core of our mission lies the pursuit ofnext-generation productivity experiences. We envision a world where work becomes more intuitive, efficient, and creative. To achieve this, we've applied the power oflarge language models (LLMs) using Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft 365 Copilotis your steadfast companion in the world of work. Copilot in Word provides the first draft that one can edit and iterate upon. It writes, edits, summarizes, and creates alongside you. We've taken bold steps, enabling Copilot in Word to empower millions of users. But our journey has just begun. Challenges abound-fine-tuning prompts, ensuring responsible AI, providing grounded but creative content, adapting to diverse writing styles and meeting ever-increasing user expectations. Copilot leverages your data from theMicrosoft Graph. It's like having a brilliant collaborator who knows your context intimately. Whether you're drafting a project proposal or refining an existing document, Copilot brings relevant information to the table. Our commitment extends beyond productivity. We've woven Copilot into the fabric of enterprise security and privacy. As we reimagine work, we invite you to join us on this transformative journey. Let's turn words into impact, one keystroke at a time. We are a people-first organization: we invest deeply in each other and are committed to each other's success.You'llmanage the team bymodeling excellence,coachingfor active development, andcaringthrough healthy, candid conversations. Principal Software Engineering Managerposition provides an opportunity to be at the forefront of technology, with a supportive environment for building skills for designing commercial grade softwareatscale.It is an opportunity to work with some of the best experts in the field and willprovidean opportunity for long-term technical and non-technical growth and career path.You'lllead a team of experienced engineersacross a breadth of technologies, workingin a customer-focused, hypothesis-driven fashion with multiple partner teams across Office,leveragingboth quantitative and qualitative data to ensurewe'rebuilding experiences customers need and love. 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. Embody our Culture and Values
ResponsibilitiesOwning and driving delivery of critical areas and features in Word Copilot, work with the team and peers every day on solvinghighly complexdesign, coding, troubleshooting and operational challenges. Help the team manage projects using agileengineeringmethodologies and dealing with ambiguity, working closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Stakeholders to define and execute the product roadmap. Providedeep strategical technicalexpertiseand guidance in the design/architecture/planning stage of the project, including guidance during the execution/implementation as necessary. Lead, mentor, and growteamof engineers, cultivate a high-quality engineering culture, emphasizing technical excellence and rapid iteration. Identifyprofessional growth areas for each engineer on the team and proactivelyprovideopportunities for increasing their skill set as engineers. Continuously evaluate engineering processes and practices affecting the team with the goal ofeliminatingin-efficiencies and increasing the overall team effectiveness, drive these improvements both within the team andpartners. Drive innovation andtake measurable risks to improve our products and services. Foster a healthy and inclusive team environment. Work with international teams within Microsoft.

 

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