Microsoft
Principal Software Engineering Manager
Found: March 16, 2026
This role is based in Redmond, Washington, requiring 3 days a week in-office attendance.
Compensation:
USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year
Overview:
As a Principal Software Engineering Manager, you will define the future of engineering systems and developer productivity.
Responsibilities:
- Own system architecture efforts for complex products and explore new technologies.
- Establish best practices for testing strategies and security validation.
- Lead teams in producing maintainable code and resolving development blockers.
- Direct project planning for resource management and ensure security compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of technical engineering experience.
- Experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- 6+ years of people management experience.