Software Engineering Manager

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our team! Microsoft Azure Edge + Platform is globally distributed team who are responsible for the platform for Microsoft and for delivering Microsoft’s edge vision. We create the most reliable and trustworthy OS and platform services to empower Microsoft and our customers to achieve more.  

The Industrial Metaverse Data Experiences team in Azure Edge + Platform is responsible for building low-code/no-code, AI enabled experiences to empower industrial customers to unlock differentiated business value with industrial data. We strive to help industrial customers in manufacturing, energy, transportation and logistics to seek new ways to reduce costs, increase yield and maximize productivity. We are an integrated offering in Microsoft Fabric. Microsoft Fabric is an end-to-end analytics and data platform for enterprises that require a unified solution. Our goal is to bring together different personas – namely data engineers, data scientists, Operational Technologies into a unified experience in Fabric. We plan to build Copilot experiences that let customers ask questions about their industrial data estate in natural language, help them model from the data ingested and get to business insights much faster.  

We are looking to hire a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team that will be responsible for delivering the user experiences in Microsoft Fabric. We run as a startup, encouraging team members to share a sense of being a founder. Team members work closely with customers, iterate rapidly and focus on solving the needs of industrial customers. Our culture is inclusive, casual, and motivated. Our team celebrates diverse backgrounds, and values passion for serving our customers. Our team has a keen sense of accountability and provides its members with opportunities for learning and career growth.  

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/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
• OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience in proven track record of developing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance, scalable web applications.  
• 2+ years people management experience. 

Other Requirements: 

• Cloud Background check: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years people management experience.

• Experience developing complex, large scale software in C#, Typescript, Javascript or equivalent languages 
• Experience with design, coding, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills 
• Solid CS fundamentals and inclination for architecting at scale 
• Deep working knowledge of Web Apps, React, and a popular programming language like C# or Java, JavaScript 
• A passion for improving engineering practices and producing high quality software 
• Track record of delivering products, features, and functionality on time, at extremely high quality. 
• Deeply understands and ensures that product/business/user needs are met or exceeded. 
• Brings people together across teams to successfully collaborate on innovative solutions. 

Software Engineering M4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay   

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 25, 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.  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.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of highly skilled software engineers, specializing in modern web technologies such as React, HTML5 and Typescript, fostering an environment of innovation and high-performance.   

• Mentor team members using both formal training and on-the-job coaching, promoting continuous professional growth and adherence to best software development practices.   

• Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring that coding standards are upheld, and that code is optimized for diagnosability, reliability, and maintainability.  Apply metrics to drive the quality and stability of code, as well as appropriate coding patterns and best practices.  

• Oversee the operation of live services, utilizing analytics to monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement. 

• Work closely with program managers and UX/UI designers to ensure a seamless integration of technical, aesthetic, and functional aspects in product development. Drive the strategy for a design-oriented engineering culture, translating design visions into technically feasible solutions that enhance user interaction and satisfaction.   

• Embrace a learning mindset, continuously seeking new technologies and methods to enhance team performance and product quality.   

Embody our Culture and Values