Role at a glance
- Salary
- $142.8K – $304.2K/yr
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Education
- technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR...
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Role Summary
The Web Shared UX team shapes Office experiences on the web through shared capabilities for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and owns the Office Ribbon, foundational shell experiences, and the web implementation of Copilot System UX. This Principal Software Engineering Manager role leads the team through the next phase of Copilot in-app UX, partnering with PM, Design, Desktop, Mobile, and engineering counterparts across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What You'll Do
- Advance the AI-driven transformation of software engineering by rethinking development workflows and adopting new engineering...
- Lead, grow, and inspire a high-performing, inclusive engineering team, developing engineers and guiding them through change.
- Drive the long-term modernization of the UX Platform, addressing performance, correctness, compatibility, and platform evolution with...
- Build relationships with partner teams and coach engineers in boundaryless execution, delivering solutions that exceed partner expectations.
- Partner with PM and Design to define the Copilot UX System for Office and translate that vision into engineering priorities and delivery...
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View full postingQualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 6+ years of coding and engineering experience, plus people management and large-scale web shipping experience preferred.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages...
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
- 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...
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages...
- 4+ years people management experience
- Experience shipping consumer web apps at large scale (50M+)
- Web development experience and a passion for polished, detailed UX
- Experience with AI-native, agentic engineering and a drive to lead teams toward autonomous ways of working
Original job description
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Original job description
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The Web Shared UX team shapes Office experiences on the web through shared capabilities that enable Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to deliver cohesive, accessible, and high-quality experiences at scale. The team owns the iconic Office Ribbon, foundational shell experiences, and the web implementation of Copilot System UX. Its work spans AI-forward prototyping, platform modernization, responsive design, reliability, performance, and telemetry.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead the Web Shared UX team through the next phase of Copilot in-app UX, expanding its capabilities and driving Copilot usage across Office. This role offers significant impact on experiences used by hundreds of millions of customers and calls for a technical leader with experience shipping web experiences at that scale.
You will partner with PM and Design to define the Copilot UX System for Office and translate that vision into engineering priorities and delivery plans. Working with Desktop and Mobile teams and engineering counterparts in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, you will align shared capabilities across platforms and help your team deliver on ambitious schedules while managing competing priorities and minimizing disruptions.
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.
Responsibilities
Advance the AI-driven transformation of software engineering by rethinking development workflows and adopting new engineering capabilities while maintaining quality and trustworthiness.
Lead, grow, and inspire a high-performing, inclusive engineering team, developing engineers and guiding them through change.
Drive the long-term modernization of the UX Platform, addressing performance, correctness, compatibility, and platform evolution with robust, reusable solutions that avoid overengineering.
Build relationships with partner teams and coach engineers in boundaryless execution, delivering solutions that exceed partner expectations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Other Requirements:
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 Qualifications:
- 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 people management experience.
- Experience shipping consumer web apps at large scale (50M+).
- Web development experience and a passion for polished, detailed UX.
- Experience with AI-native, agentic engineering and a drive to lead teams toward autonomous ways of working.
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Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
About the company
Microsoft
Large Enterprise
Microsoft is a global technology leader that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more through innovative software, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, the company is best known for its flagship products like the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite. In addition to personal computing, Microsoft is a leader in cloud computing with its Azure platform, providing a range of solutions for businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a strong commitment to sustainability and accessibility, Microsoft continues to drive technological advancements that shape the future of work and learning.