Microsoft · 2 days ago
Principal Software Engineering Manager - Halo Studios
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is shaping the future of the blockbuster Halo series with Unreal Engine. They are seeking a Principal Engineering Manager to lead the AI Workflow Innovation team, focusing on modernizing creative and operational processes while empowering teams through smarter tools.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and drive the vision for workflow innovation that accelerates creative and operational processes
Provide architectural leadership and partner with CI/CD and automation teams to align initiatives with scalable, performant systems
Develop and maintain platforms and automation that unify data, enhance collaboration, and reduce repetitive effort
Design and deliver tools and frameworks that augment content creation and studio operations
Partner with cross-discipline leaders to embed new technologies responsibly within studio systems and workflows
Mentor and grow a small engineering team focused on integration, automation, and data-driven decision-making
Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize emerging technologies for creative and operational use cases
Establish technical standards and best practices for scalability, maintainability, and ethical use
Collaborate with Microsoft Gaming teams to ensure alignment and shared learning
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#, or Python + OR equivalent experience
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
Demonstrated record of improving workflows, pipelines, or tooling in ways that materially accelerate development, reduce repetitive work, or increase team productivity
Deep technical foundation in systems architecture, workflow automation, or data integration, including experience designing or integrating platforms that span multiple tools or services
Demonstrated ability to translate strategic studio needs into scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly engineering solutions
Experience leading engineers or driving technical direction while partnering closely with creative, technical, and operational teams (e.g., art, design, production, tools, or operations)
Experience evaluating or integrating capabilities from modern cloud platforms—such as orchestration, managed services, or intelligent platform features—to improve development workflows or reduce operational friction
Experience integrating next-generation tooling or automation frameworks, such as AI-assisted authoring, search, or diagnostic systems
Familiarity with Unreal Engine pipelines, Perforce automation, asset workflows, and large-scale content build systems
Experience leading large-scale workflow or platform modernization efforts across distributed or multidisciplinary organizations
Background in game development, creative technology, or complex content-production environments
Company
Microsoft
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