Microsoft · 8 hours ago
Principal Engineering Manager
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $296K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is redefining how AI agents use Windows and Linux to perform complex tasks, and they are looking for a Principal Engineering Manager to lead a new team focused on foundational engineering for agentic computing. This role involves driving architecture, managing a high-performing team, and collaborating with various partners to ensure scalable and secure AI workflows.
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Responsibilities
Build, lead, and grow a high‑performing engineering team focused on foundational capabilities for agentic compute
Inspire engineering excellence, accountability, and a culture of curiosity, innovation, and inclusive collaboration
Coach engineers through complex technical challenges across OS, cloud architecture, distributed systems, and agent‑runtime design
Drive the architecture and implementation of core components enabling reliable computer‑use agents on Windows and Linux—including environment provisioning, stability, sandboxing, orchestration, streaming interfaces, and agent–machine interaction layers
Partner closely with Windows, Linux, Azure Compute, Entra, Agent 365, M365 and ecosystem teams to design cross‑platform capabilities, set standards, and define the long‑term vision for agentic compute
Lead engineering efforts to ensure scalability, resilience, observability, and strong security primitives for automated agent actions
Establish technical roadmaps and execution plans aligned with strategic priorities for Windows 365 for Agents and the broader Agentic OS ecosystem
Collaborate with partner teams and external ISVs to define integration points, platform surfaces, tooling, and developer experiences
Oversee delivery of features from incubation to GA, ensuring quality, performance, and operational excellence
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
6+ years of experience building large‑scale distributed systems, OS‑level components, cloud platforms, or similar compute‑intensive technologies
5+ years of people management experience leading senior or principal‑level engineers
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Preferred
10+ years of experience building large‑scale distributed systems, OS‑level components, cloud platforms, or similar compute‑intensive technologies
Strong proficiency in systems programming, cloud compute architecture, virtualization, or OS internals (Windows and/or Linux)
Experience driving cross‑team technical initiatives with multiple partners and stakeholders
Experience building or integrating AI agent runtimes, automation frameworks, orchestration systems, or remote/virtualized computing environments
Deep understanding of Azure Compute, Entra Identity, OS internals or agentic identity/security models
Proven success in bootstrapping new teams, defining new engineering areas, or delivering v1 platform technologies
Ability to navigate ambiguous problem spaces and convert vision into clear, actionable engineering plans
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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