Principal Software Engineering Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for solving highly complex and ambiguous engineering challenges? Do you excel in collaborating with architects, program management, and data disciplines? Are you able to generate energy and help create clarity for the team that you lead? Do you have a proven track record of solving engineering problems partnering across multiple teams and organizations? If so, come and join us!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead our Excel Chat team, part of the Excel Product Group. This team is responsible for developing new features and enhancing the data analysis scenarios for Excel Copilot Chat surface across Win32, Mac and Web platforms enhancing the functionality and user experience of Excel Copilot. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, GenAI / LLMs, experience in managing cross-functional teams, and a passion for driving innovation in the extensibility space.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software design and development, with 1+ year of hands-on work in GenAI and a good understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience in managing highly complex, large scale software engineering projects with 2+ years people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with geographically distributed partner teams.

Other Requirements :

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect