Principal Product Manager - AI Multimodal at Microsoft

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, AI Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication, Innovation, Multimodal Models, Language Models, Cross-Functional Leadership, Continuous Improvement, AB Testing, Model Prototyping, Data Collection, Engineering Prompts

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Help deliver one of the best foundational models in the world at Microsoft AI. At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world’s most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance and product deployment. We’re tackling some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI. As a Product Manager, AI Multimodal you will work at the nexus of product and research. Your products are the language and multimodal models that power Microsoft Copilot. You will be responsible for balancing product needs with research priorities, ensuring that Copilot’s messages are high quality, factual and safe. You will also be responsible for prioritizing new features and research, working closely with AI researchers to build and execute project plans. In particular, we are looking for candidates who: Deeply understand the pipeline of collecting data, training and then serving language models and multimodal models Have experience in working side-by-side with researchers and engineers Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment Are passionate about managing high stakes time-sensitive large-scale programs Take the initiative and enjoys finding paths through complexity in a fast-paced environment Are comfortable owning projects that span offices, teams and time zones, can co-ordinate different workstreams, and drive to relentlessly unblock progress Demonstrate a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for exploring new methods and technologies 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. Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction. Responsibilities Identifying and prioritizing language and multimodal model issues and working with researchers to find a path to resolution. Creating novel data collection tasks for taskers to evaluate models and to collect training data for fine-tuning. Creating model prototypes to prove out new feature directions and scope projects. Engineering prompts to teach models how to behave across a wide range of scenarios. Working closely with researchers and engineers to define and manage engineering and research projects. Deploying and tracking AB model experiments in production Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. Collaborate closely with teams on infrastructure, data engineering, pre-training, post-training, and product feedback Advance the AI frontier responsibly Embody our culture and values. Required/Minimum Qualifications Minimum of Bachelor's Degree AND experience in working with AI researchers, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. Experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Proven track record as a Product Manager with first-hand experience evaluating and deploying LLMs into production. Experience working side-by-side with Researchers and/or Engineers Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis. #copilot #MicrosoftAI 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.

Responsibilities

The Principal Product Manager will identify and prioritize issues related to language and multimodal models, collaborating with researchers to resolve them. They will also create data collection tasks, model prototypes, and manage engineering and research projects.