Principal Product Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

1d • $142,800 - $274,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chromium Engineering System powers the full development lifecycle for Microsoft’s Chromium-based products — including Microsoft Edge, WebView2, and the Copilot app on Windows. This platform enables hundreds of engineers to build, test, validate, and ship high‑quality browser and AI‑powered experiences at massive scale. We’re looking for a Principal Product Manager who can define the next generation of engineering systems that support both traditional browser development and emerging AI‑driven application workflows. This role sits at the center of developer experience, AI‑assisted coding, UX, and metrics — shaping how engineering teams innovate and deliver across the Chromium ecosystem. If you thrive in complex technical environments and want to influence how AI transforms engineering productivity for one of the world’s most important codebases, this is your arena. You’ll shape the engineering backbone behind both Microsoft Edge and the Chromium Copilot app — two flagship experiences that reach hundreds of millions of users. You’ll work with world‑class engineers, push the boundaries of AI‑augmented development, and build systems that meaningfully improve how software is created at scale. 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. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of product management or equivalent experience in engineering systems, developer tools, or platform‑level products.
• Demonstrated technical fluency, including comfort reading code, understanding build/test pipelines, and engaging deeply with engineering teams.
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted coding tools, LLM‑based developer workflows, or ML‑powered automation.
• Excellent UX sensibility with experience partnering with designers to build intuitive, high‑leverage tools.
• Deep experience defining metrics frameworks and using data to drive product decisions.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of managing complex, multi‑team programs.
• Experience with large‑scale distributed systems, browser‑level engineering, or Chromium-based development.
• Familiarity with C++, TypeScript, or languages commonly used in browser and AI application development.
• Background in developer productivity, CI/CD systems, or internal engineering platforms.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end product strategy for the Chromium Engineering System, spanning build, test, validation, deployment, and developer workflows.
• Define how AI‑assisted coding, automated reasoning, and intelligent tooling integrate into the engineering lifecycle for both Edge and the Chromium Copilot app.
• Partner with engineering leadership to align system investments with product goals, quality standards, and long‑term architectural direction.
• Translate ambiguous engineering needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross‑disciplinary teams (engineering, AI/ML, UX, data science, program management) to deliver high‑impact improvements.
• Manage complex, multi‑team initiatives with clarity, structure, and a solid sense of prioritization.
• Champion intuitive, efficient, and modern developer workflows across the Chromium stack.
• Collaborate with UX designers to craft interfaces and experiences that reduce friction and accelerate engineering velocity.
• Conduct user research, workflow mapping, and usability studies to deeply understand developer pain points and opportunities.
• Define the metrics framework for engineering system health, developer productivity, build/test efficiency, and workflow quality.
• Partner with data engineering to build dashboards, instrumentation, and analytics pipelines.
• Use data to validate impact, guide prioritization, and continuously refine the roadmap.
• Build solid relationships across Edge, Windows, and Microsoft-wide engineering system teams, as well as upstream Chromium communities when appropriate.
• Communicate vision, progress, and insights to senior leadership with clarity and influence.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800.00 - $274,800.00 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 $188,000.00 - $304,200.00 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal