Principal Software Engineering Manager

OPG Next is a multidisciplinary team doing strategic thinking and exploration to help shape how AI will be used in the workplace of the future. You are a talented software engineering manager and passionate about building the next generation of software experiences.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineering Manager to join our team. You will be part of a dynamic and agile group dedicated to innovation by learning, exploring, and building working code. In this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and product leaders to contribute to high-impact innovations. This may be transforming concepts to reality by building prototypes or helping to take our ideas to production. You will have the chance to tackle challenges up and down the tech stack. We achieve our goals as a team and embrace motivated independent thinkers who excel in their craft and are comfortable operating amidst ambiguity and a rapidly changing technical landscape.

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.

Responsibilities

Planning and Project Management

Guide and coordinate project and release plans, collaborating with project managers to break down long-term visions into actionable milestones.
Provide direction on project estimation and resource management, anticipating future goals and adapting to changing project contexts.
Product Design and Architecture

Lead and guide architectural discussions and product/solution designs, focusing on design and cost considerations.
Develop proposals for design documents, conduct testing of hypotheses, and make design decisions.
Oversee technical documentation, ensuring compliance with security and system architecture requirements.
Managing Requirements

Collaborate with stakeholders such as project managers and technical leads to define user requirements and enhance team collaboration.
Act as a primary communication point with leadership to align project expectations and progress within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Manage partnerships across various teams to achieve user experience goals and address the dynamic needs of partners and customers.
Managing Dependencies

Identify and manage dependencies in product or service development, ensuring seamless integration and support across teams.
Coordinate backend dependency resolution for product functionality, focusing on security, performance, and reliability.
Enable cross-team communication, resolve conflicts, and optimize dependency chains.
People Management

This role has people management responsibilities including driving employee growth and development and managing performance.
Qualifications

Required 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 equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience in significant technical leadership position.
2+ years of experience in a role where you provided cross team coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
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, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR 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, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
4+ years people management experience.
Proven track record of delivering large software products.

Software Engineering IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $18+,000 - CAD $303,800 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 July 18, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, *** (including pregnancy), ****** orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.