Principal Software Engineer Manager

Join Microsoft's Sky team as a Principal Software Engineer Manager and make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud ecosystem. The role focuses on empowering Microsoft Cloud teams and their customers to deliver high-quality services using standard cloud architecture and infrastructure. You'll work on projects spanning containerization, security, large-scale distributed systems, reliability, and observability.

The Sky team is a diverse and supportive organization that values development, learning, and embraces a growth mindset. You'll lead a team of software engineers, working on business-critical initiatives that directly contribute to Azure's future. The role requires deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and the ability to quickly adapt to new areas, as responsibilities span across Azure's business and cloud technology stack.

As a manager, you'll be responsible for team performance, development, and delivery of critical projects. The position offers a flexible work environment with the option to work remotely or from the office. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across Azure, defining problems and developing solutions while having opportunities to learn from and mentor others.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced technical leaders who want to shape the future of cloud computing while leading and developing a team of talented engineers.