Principal Software Engineering Manager
 Microsoft | |
$142,800.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 May 24, 2026 | |
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Overview
M365 Copilot Inference is a high-impact engineering team advancing applied AI and large-scale machine learning across Microsoft. The team designs and operates the platform powering Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences, running at massive GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) scale across multiple regions and SKUs in global datacenters. It builds core LLM (large language model) API (Application Programming Interface), routing, and capacity control plane services to deliver low-latency, highly available Copilot experiences. We're hiring a Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on control plane automations for capacity buildout. This is a hands-on technical leadership role centered on how Copilot capacity is requested, planned, deployed, and operated. The manager will contribute to capacity planning and custom model deployment automation, partnering closely with peer managers and adjacent areas to shape how the broader control plane evolves. The space spans intake, planning, deployment, fleet health, and unified control plane surfaces. This role is based out of Redmond, WA and employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least three days a week. 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
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Other Requirements: 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $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. | |