Member of Technical Staff - Web Engineering Manager

As Microsoft AI we are pushing the boundaries of technology.

We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. A small, friendly, fast-moving team, we support each other to do the best work of our lives, always looking to break new ground, fast. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. We run lean, obsess about users, and always make our decisions based on the evidence. We ship regularly, so your work will have real and immediate impact. It’s a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it.

We’re on the lookout for a talented and passionate Engineering Manager to help build the next wave of capabilities of our personal AI, Copilot. We’re looking for someone with an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness, in addition to being highly effective. The right candidate takes the initiative and enjoys building world-class consumer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment.

Our newly formed organization, Microsoft AI (MAI), focuses on Copilot and other consumer AI products and research. The wider team is responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research, while the Mobile Engineering team is responsible for leading and building the mobile experience of Copilot on iOS and Android, collaborating closely with our Product Management, Design and AI Research teams. This role requires a balance of technical skills and effective people management skills.
    
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. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience building consumer-grade applications, coding in languages including, but not limited to, React, TypeScript or Node.js
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in managing, leading, and inspiring a team of engineers, including hiring, retaining, and managing performance.
• Working knowledge of web browsers, web protocols, mainstream frameworks, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React and app performance profiling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, React, TypeScript or Node.js
  • OR 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, React, TypeScript or Node.js
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years people management experience.
• Experience with streaming media.  
• Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs. 
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers. 
• Commitment to learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in mobile development and AI. 
• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Cares deeply about building world-class AI applications that will delight users.
• Make hands-on contributions to our cloud services codebase.
• Build and lead a team of software engineers, including driving project planning, prioritization of work, and designing features.
• Support, mentor, and help engineers grow, building a truly inclusive team environment where everyone can deliver their best work.  
• Advocate for and maintain a culture of high-quality software development, with a focus on efficient DevOps, customer support processes, and automation.
• Analyze telemetry and usage data to inform product decisions and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with diverse opinions and negotiate solutions, balancing customer requirements and business goals.
• Embody our Culture and Values.