Principal Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft's Xbox division is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of parent and child account management features across all Xbox platforms. This role is within the Gaming Player Services and Operations (GPSO) team, specifically in Xbox Services & Operations (XSO). The position involves managing a team of 5+ software engineers, developing platform features for web and native applications, and collaborating with distributed teams across product management, UX design, and engineering.

The role focuses on building experiences for parental controls and safety features across multiple platforms including mobile devices, web browsers, consoles, PCs, and handhelds. You'll be working with modern web technologies and cloud solutions, leveraging Azure platform capabilities while ensuring operational excellence in gaming services.

As a leader, you'll be responsible for driving technical strategy, fostering team growth, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality gaming experiences. The position requires strong technical expertise in web development, understanding of gaming platforms, and proven leadership abilities. You'll play a crucial role in Microsoft's gaming ecosystem, helping to bring gaming experiences to billions of players worldwide.

The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with leadership skills, having experience in both web development and native applications. You'll work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility, contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.