Principal Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft Corporation • Redmond, WA

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

Microsoft Advertising is a rapidly growing business powering global advertisers across search, display, and emerging AI-driven channels. Our engineering teams build next-generation advertising solutions that unify data, enable intelligent workflows, and deliver actionable insights across sales, marketing, and service. If you're passionate about AI innovation, Copilot experiences, and building systems that empower thousands of sellers and marketers worldwide, this is your opportunity to make an impact. 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 in Computer Science or related technical field 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.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing engineering teams and delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Proficient architectural skills for distributed systems.
• 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

• 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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Expertise in Azure.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience with advertising platforms and large-scale data models.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and enterprise integration patterns.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Teams: Recruit, develop, and manage a team of software engineers delivering high-quality advertising technology solutions.
• Set Technical Direction: Define architecture for scalable, secure advertising systems and AI integration. Establish best practices for performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Drive AI Innovation: Oversee integration with AI-powered insights and alerts. Leverage ML model integration for personalization and predictive analytics. Enable efficient advertising workflows powered by AI and agentic solutions.
• Ensure Delivery Excellence: Manage execution, prioritize resources, and align with business goals.
• Influence Cross-Org Strategy: Collaborate with senior leaders to shape product vision and technical investments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees