Principal Software Engineering Manager - UX/UI - Microsoft

Would you like to design and develop new AI-powered experiences that empower 100M+ monthly active users throughout Microsoft products, including Teams and Outlook, to be more productive? If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you! The Microsoft 365 Engineering team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer Manager - UX/UI to join our team.

We are a diverse and distributed team, building mission-critical AI products in a rapidly evolving space. You will have an opportunity to incubate projects that drive innovation for AI-powered experiences at Microsoft as we compete in this competitive market.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.  

Qualifications

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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.
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring engineering teams.

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:

• Proven experience in building web applications using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Relay.
• Solid understanding of UX principles and the ability to collaborate effectively with designers.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest and tools like Storybook.
• Proven experience in building automation to prevent and remediate service problems.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to guide and coach teams on technical excellence.
• Experience in developing AI-powered applications or integrating AI/ML features into web applications.
• Background in working with large-scale, distributed systems.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle at an enterprise scale, particularly within large organizations like Microsoft.
• A passion for user-centric design and a deep understanding of accessibility standards.

Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and mentor a team of UX engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence.
• Drive the technical strategy for building scalable, performant, and accessible web applications using modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to align product vision and deliverables.
• Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.

Technical Execution:

• Oversee the design and development of complex web applications using modern web technologies such as React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Relay, Storybook, and Jest.
• Guide and coach teams on technical strategy, including reviewing design documents and architecture proposals.
• Build telemetry, monitors, and automation to prevent and remediate application problems, ensuring that issues are identified early and do not escalate into production incidents.
• Take a hands-on approach by staying involved in the code and deeply understanding how the software functions.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Champion the adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies that enhance the development process and improve the user experience.
• Encourage and guide the team in experimenting with new ideas and approaches to solve complex problems.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of web development.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.