Principal Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft's M365 Routing team is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead their high-scale distributed service that routes tens of trillions of requests daily. This role combines technical leadership with people management, focusing on optimizing network access for M365 applications. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Chaos Engineering, load balancing, and HTTP/3, while managing a team of 5-8 engineers. As part of Microsoft's fastest-growing cloud services business, you'll be instrumental in building secure, cost-effective hosting platforms at geo scale. The role offers full remote work within the Czech Republic and emphasizes coaching, technical guidance, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in large-scale systems, team leadership, and a passion for fostering an inclusive engineering culture. This position represents a unique opportunity to impact critical infrastructure supporting Microsoft's global productivity solutions while developing both technical and leadership skills.