Principal Software Engineering Manager
 Microsoft | |
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Mar 28, 2026 | |
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Overview
The Enterprise + Devices Licensing Engineering team designs and operates the core services that power how Microsoft products are licensed and activated at global scale. Our team is responsible for building highly reliable, secure, and performant systems that underpin Microsoft 365 and Copilot across consumers, businesses, and enterprises worldwide. We sit at the heart of Microsoft's licensing ecosystem-owning the platforms that enable customers to acquire, activate, and use Microsoft products seamlessly. Our work directly impacts revenue integrity, customer trust, and the ability for teams across Microsoft to innovate and ship at speed. Operating across multiple geographies and partner organizations, the team tackles complex technical and business challenges in a fastpaced, collaborative environment. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineering Manager to join the team. If you are passionate about building missioncritical distributed systems, enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, commerce, and product strategy, and want to influence how Microsoft delivers value to hundreds of millions of customers, this team offers a unique opportunity to make a broad and lasting impact. As Microsoft continues its transformation toward cloud services and AIpowered experiences, the Licensing Engineering team plays a foundational role in reinventing how products are delivered, governed, and scaled-ensuring every customer interaction with Microsoft starts from a trusted, resilient licensing platform. 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
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#DPG #DPGHiring Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. | |