Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal Software Engineering Manager - Windows File Explorer
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineering Manager for their FLEX team within Windows Shell & Services Engineering. The role involves managing a team of developers to enhance the File Explorer experience, focusing on technical excellence and collaboration with various teams to deliver high-quality features.
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Responsibilities
Lead and continuously develop a high-performing engineering team, owning and steering execution of high-quality features within File Explorer
Drive alignment across and collaborate with product management, design, data, and partner teams to define and deliver priority features following the “One Microsoft” philosophy
Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and leveraging AI efficiencies
Own team health, career development, and performance management, fostering a culture of inclusion, mentorship, growth mindset, and continuous learning
Motivate and develop individuals, teams, and partners to adapt and move quickly within our rapidly evolving
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
4+ years of people management with experience leading high-performing, diverse engineering teams and demonstrated success growing individual talent
Proven track record of shipping production-grade software at scale
Proficient cross-team collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Passion for delivering high-quality and delightful end-to-end customer experiences
Energy, ability, and drive to hit the ground running
Experience leveraging AI for productivity
Familiarity with building UI using XAML is a plus
Company
Microsoft
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