Microsoft
Principal Design Manager
Found: March 18, 2026
This role is based in Redmond, WA, with a requirement of 3 days in-office work.
Compensation:
USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year
Responsibilities:
- Define and communicate a vision for AI-native developer tools.
- Mentor and grow a team of designers.
- Prototype new workflows and test concepts.
- Simplify complex AI capabilities into user-friendly interactions.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and research teams.
- Advocate for the needs of developers.
- Investigate emerging technologies to keep the team at the forefront.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields with significant experience in product or service design.
- Experience in people management and familiarity with design tools like Figma and IDEs.
- Knowledge of web fundamentals and coding practices.