Senior Engineering Manager

Are you interested in working for one of the most exciting teams in Microsoft? Then look no further than Microsoft Teams Identity and Authentication team. Identity is the new common denominator and is the thread that ties users, applications, data, and organizations together. We have a big vision, and we’re looking for like-minded engineers who are passionate about delivering value to the customers, enjoy a growth environment, and are eager to be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in Microsoft.  

Our team is the front-end client team that develops the Authentication stack for the Teams client across all popular platforms. We build the sign-in, sign-up, in-app identity experiences, the guest access client experience across all clouds and the client experience to switch between identities. We integrate with Azure Active Directory using  auth technologies for Microsoft Teams. 

We are looking for a passionate, versatile and energetic full stack Senior Engineering Manager who will create a collaborative environment and drive key strategies & investments. The ideal candidate should be able to lead and solve engineering problems while partnering with other teams, to deliver a highly reliable and performant end-to-end client experience. 

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.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

  o OR equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of experience with React or AngularJS, Node.Js, Typescript, HTML, CSS 
• 2+ years of people management experience managing software engineering teams.

Preferred Qualification: 

• Experience with identity management platforms such as Azure Active Directory (AAD) and familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., Azure) is highly desirable. 
• Good problem solving and debugging skills. 
• Ability to wear many hats, learn quickly, collaborate with partner teams, be a technical leader in design discussions, leadership skills to execute and drive the needed areas 

Software Engineering M4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $104,000 - CAD $193,200 per year.

Find additional pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 29, 2024. 

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. 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.

• Lead and manage a team of authentication engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their professional growth and development. 
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to prioritize authentication initiatives and align them with overall product goals. 
• We need someone who is technically hands-on, detail-oriented, obsessed with building a world-class resilient Identity and Auth platform, at the same time eager to learn new technologies and work in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment.  
•  Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of authentication mechanisms across various platforms (Windows, macOS,Web), ensuring consistency and reliability. 
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines within the authentication team