Software Engineering Manager - CTJ - Poly at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

274800.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Leadership, Cloud Security, Endpoint Management, Compliance, Intune, C++, C#, Java, Python, Architectural Direction, Service Reliability, Incident Response, Security Clearance Management, Team Growth, Live Site Operations

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Are you interested in leading engineering teams that deliver cutting‑edge cloud and device‑management security products? Would you like to guide one of Microsoft’s most advanced engineering efforts delivering Intune capabilities into tightly regulated, highly secure cloud environments? This role leads a new team focused on delivering cloud‑based endpoint management, compliance, and security capabilities at a scale and security bar that few organizations in the world require. Leveraging state‑of‑the‑art technologies and deep collaboration across security, cloud, and Intune engineering, you will be instrumental in delivering capabilities for highly sensitive, mission‑critical environments. As a Principal Engineering Manager, you will build, coach, and lead a team responsible for delivering a continuously evolving set of Intune features and platform components tailored for restricted, classified, or sovereign deployments. This work demands exceptional engineering discipline, strong leadership, and a relentless focus on reliability, security, and compliance. 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. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing engineering team delivering secure, compliant Intune features for restricted cloud environments. Define and influence technical strategy, architectural direction, and long‑term engineering plans for complex, multi‑service Intune capabilities. Drive execution across feature delivery, service reliability, live‑site operations, and compliance workflows for mission‑critical systems. Collaborate closely with cross‑organization partners in Intune engineering, security, compliance, identity, and Azure to meet stringent requirements. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, secure‑by‑design principles, and operational rigor. Represent your team across organizational boundaries, providing clarity, alignment, and technical leadership at scale. Maintain 24x7 service health through periodic on-call rotations, rapid incident response, and automation to prevent recurrence. Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor'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. Other Requirements: Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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: The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: 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 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 equivalent experience. 4+ years people management experience. Experience building or operating large‑scale cloud services in Azure or other mission‑critical environments. Background in device‑management (MDM/MAM), Intune, or endpoint security. Experience working with sovereign, classified, or air‑gapped cloud environments. Proven track record at the Principal level driving architecture, execution, and cross‑team alignment. Experience building high‑trust, high‑performance engineering teams. 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: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay 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

This role involves leading, mentoring, and growing a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering secure and compliant Intune features tailored for restricted cloud environments. Responsibilities include defining technical strategy, driving execution across feature delivery and reliability, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence and security.