Senior Product Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

13d

About The Position

We’re building the next generation of secure application platforms for Windows for the agentic future and we’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead security and isolation investments for the Win32 ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to shape how developers build and run classic desktop apps in a modern, secure-by-default environment. You’ll work at the intersection of OS fundamentals, application security, and developer experience to deliver platform capabilities that balance strong security boundaries with developer flexibility. This work is also a critical pillar in our mission to evolve Windows into the best and most secure platform for agents and computer-use agents (CUAs). As agents take on increasingly autonomous roles – interpreting context, executing tasks on behalf of users, and interacting across applications and services – the underlying security model must evolve to support isolation, least-privilege execution, secure identity, and policy enforcement by default. This team sits at the heart of that transformation, infusing AI and agentic capabilities deeply into the Windows operating system and platform, while maintaining trust, integrity, and control at every layer. This role is ideal for a technically inclined PM who wants to define the product direction for secure app execution, sandboxing, and least-privilege models, and partner deeply with engineering to drive end-to-end execution. The Windows Platform & Developer team is redefining the modern application platform for security, performance, and innovation. As a PM in this space, you’ll have the opportunity to drive foundational change across the Windows ecosystem, build for developers at massive scale, and shape the security principles of the world’s most widely used desktop platform. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/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.
• Occasional travel (0% to 25%) may be required as part of this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with or managing features related to Win32 applications, Windows internals, or developer platforms.
• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with managed code (e.g., .NET) and its interaction with native layers.
• Background in secure development practices or developer tooling for security.
• Understanding of enterprise app deployment, policy enforcement, or app packaging models.
• Solid understanding of OS-level security principles, including sandboxing, application isolation, and least-privilege execution.
• Ability to collaborate closely with engineering and translate complex technical concepts into product direction.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and roadmap for secure Win32 application isolation, sandboxing, and policy-based execution.
• Translate security architecture into clear product requirements, scenarios, and developer-facing APIs.
• Partner closely with OS security and application platform engineering teams to deliver core platform features across identity, policy, secure storage, and app isolation.
• Collaborate with dev tools and SDK teams to create secure-by-default experiences and guidance for Win32 developers.
• Shape the development of new policy languages and enforcement models that empower app developers to express and control application behavior safely.
• Engage with developer communities, enterprise customers, and internal partners to understand needs and validate solutions.
• Advocate for consistency in security models across Windows and other operating systems, including Linux and macOS where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees