Principal Engineer Manager

Job description

The Azure Core organization builds the foundation of Microsoft’s cloud platform for utility computing.

This platform operates at one of the lowest levels of the software and hardware stack and includes an efficient virtualized computational layer, a fully automated service management system, and a set of highly scalable storage services.

Azure is a rapidly growing and evolving cloud platform where teams collaborate to manage the capacity lifecycle from demand signals to hardware decommissioning.

Our vision is to create a Capacity Infrastructure Services (CIS) platform that automates hardware and device provisioning and de-provisioning, datacenter operations, and business processes, while delivering end-to-end data analytics.

This approach enables Microsoft services to manage capacity consistently, efficiently, and securely.

We are seeking a Principal Engineer Manager interested in building a comprehensive resource provisioning ecosystem to secure, validate, and provision the multi-layered Azure platform.

This work will add flexibility and scalability to one of the fastest-growing cloud platforms in the industry.

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**

+ Partners with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of scenarios.
+ Delivery of a reliable, scalable, secure Capacity Infrastructure Platform solution for 1st and 3rd party customers, contributing technical expertise throughout development stages.
+ Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system for interruptions and recommends actions to restore system/product/service.
+ Continuously drive improvement across teams based on the resource provisioning ecosystem data.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ 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 of experience in analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.

**Other Qualifications:**

+ Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 
+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
+ OR related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
+ OR Master'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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 4+ years people management experience.
+ 1+ years experience in problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset, demonstrated through leading cross-functional Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives and shaping platform strategy to drive scalable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure solutions.

Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 27, 2025.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Consistent with applicable law, 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.

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