Principal Software Engineering Manager (.NET Preferred)

Overview

Are you driven by cutting edge technology, inspired by open source, and motivated to lead at global scale? Join us in shaping the future of .NET, one of the world’s most widely used development platforms, trusted by millions of developers every day. If you are passionate about elevating developer experience and guiding teams through transformative technological change, this leadership opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact across the software industry.

MSBuild is the engine that powers how .NET software gets built, forming the foundation of the build experience across modern developer tools and environments. It enables over 100,000,000 builds every day and serves as critical infrastructure across Microsoft and the global developer ecosystem. As an Principal Engineering Manager, you will lead a deeply technical team responsible for evolving this essential platform, driving strategy, innovation, and technical excellence to make building .NET faster, more reliable, and more intelligent than ever before.

This role sits at the forefront of the AI transformation of software development. You will guide your team in harnessing emerging AI capabilities to reshape build systems, developer workflows, and productivity at scale, helping engineers adapt, learn, and thrive as technology rapidly evolves. In a culture grounded in growth mindset, collaboration, and deep engagement with the developer community, you will lead people and innovation together while unlocking new possibilities for how software is built worldwide.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a team of engineers dedicated to MSBuild and the Visual Studio for .NET.

Direct planning, prioritization, and day-to-day execution of tasks, ensuring alignment with overarching goals.

Provide constructive and supportive feedback to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Collaborate with fellow managers across the .NET and Visual Studio teams, orchestrating cross-team initiatives for seamless integration.

Engage with customers, both internal and external to Microsoft, to guarantee that MSBuild contributes to unlocking the full potential of .NET.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND  technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 

Experience in management or team leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to lead and influence across teams.

Proficiency in programming languages like C#, Java, C++ or similar.

Good communication and collaboration skills.

 Preferred Experience

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

People management experience.

Familiarity with the .NET ecosystem.

Experience in maintaining open-source projects.

Experience in creating efficient engineering systems.

Embark on this exciting journey with us, where your leadership will shape the future of developer experiences and contribute to the success of the broader .NET ecosystem!

Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Czechia is Kč 1,983,000.00 - Kč 3,553,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/czech-republic-corporate-pay.html

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.