Developer Experience Engineering Manager
Microsoft
Developer Experience Engineering Manager
Job Description
Overview We are looking for a senior technical leader to transform developer experience for large-scale AI Research. This team owns the foundational systems that power engineering velocity: monorepo, CI/CD, build systems, developer environments, and onboarding—serving hundreds of engineers and researchers working on frontier AI workloads. As a Member of Technical Staff, Developer Experience Engineering Manager you will define the vision and strategy for developer productivity at supercomputing scale, build and lead a high-performing organization, and drive AI-first development practices that fundamentally improve how software is built, tested, and deployed. ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Own and evolve E2E DevEx Platform: monorepo strategy and governance, CI/CD systems and reliability, Build systems and performance optimizations, Developer environments Drive step-function improvements in engineering velocity by reducing PR lead time and build times, increasing CI reliability and improving developer trust Establish standards and guardrails for code quality, testing, and release practices Lead adoption of agentic AI workflows across the engineering lifecycle (coding, testing, debugging, ops) Build and lead a high-performing team, set technical direction and execution standards, drive accountability through clear goals and metrics Partner with infrastructure, ML, and research teams to remove friction in training and experimentation workflows Operate with clear metrics and accountability for productivity, reliability, and developer satisfaction QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor'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 PythonOR equivalent experience.5+ years managing high performing engineering teams AND 5+ years of experience as Software Engineer. Deep expertise in build systems (e.g., Bazel), CI/CD, and monorepo management Proven track record improving developer productivity at scale (hundreds+ engineers) with experience driving organizational change and adoption of new practices/tools Preferred Qualifications:Strong systems thinking across performance, reliability, and developer workflows Ability to balance speed, reliability, and standardization in a fast-moving environment Effective cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to think rigorously, communicate clearly, and make or coordinate difficult decisions and trade-offs. Familiarity with AI/ML development workflows and training systems Experience integrating AI tools into software development workflows Experience with Bazel or large-scale monorepos Background in high-performance or large-scale compute environments Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 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-payThis 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.
Locations
- US
Salary
165,600 - 296,400 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- coding in languages includingintermediate
- build systemsintermediate
- AI/ML development workflowsintermediate
- Bazelintermediate
- high-performanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor'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 (experience, 8 years)
- 5+ years managing high performing engineering teams AND 5+ years of experience as Software Engineer. (experience, 5 years)
- Deep expertise in build systems (e.g., Bazel), CI/CD, and monorepo management (experience)
- Proven track record improving developer productivity at scale (hundreds+ engineers) with experience driving organizational change and adoption of new practices/tools (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong systems thinking across performance, reliability, and developer workflows (experience)
- Ability to balance speed, reliability, and standardization in a fast-moving environment (experience)
- Effective cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to think rigorously, communicate clearly, and make or coordinate difficult decisions and trade-offs. (experience)
- Familiarity with AI/ML development workflows and training systems (experience)
- Experience integrating AI tools into software development workflows (experience)
- Experience with Bazel or large-scale monorepos (experience)
- Background in high-performance or large-scale compute environments (experience)
- Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 per year. (experience)
- 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 (experience)
- This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve E2E DevEx Platform: monorepo strategy and governance, CI/CD systems and reliability, Build systems and performance optimizations, Developer environments
- Own and evolve E2E DevEx Platform: monorepo strategy and governance, CI/CD systems and reliability, Build systems and performance optimizations, Developer environments
- Drive step-function improvements in engineering velocity by reducing PR lead time and build times, increasing CI reliability and improving developer trust
- Drive step-function improvements in engineering velocity by reducing PR lead time and build times, increasing CI reliability and improving developer trust
- Establish standards and guardrails for code quality, testing, and release practices
- Establish standards and guardrails for code quality, testing, and release practices
- Lead adoption of agentic AI workflows across the engineering lifecycle (coding, testing, debugging, ops)
- Lead adoption of agentic AI workflows across the engineering lifecycle (coding, testing, debugging, ops)
- Build and lead a high-performing team, set technical direction and execution standards, drive accountability through clear goals and metrics
- Build and lead a high-performing team, set technical direction and execution standards, drive accountability through clear goals and metrics
- Partner with infrastructure, ML, and research teams to remove friction in training and experimentation workflows
- Partner with infrastructure, ML, and research teams to remove friction in training and experimentation workflows
- Operate with clear metrics and accountability for productivity, reliability, and developer satisfaction
- Operate with clear metrics and accountability for productivity, reliability, and developer satisfaction
Benefits
- general: Flexibility: Balance what matters—your work, your life, and your team—through trust, autonomy, and shared accountability
- general: Growth: Stretch your skills, expand your impact, and grow with support that meets you where you are
- general: Wellbeing: Support for your body, mind, and financial future—so you can stay energized and do your best work
- general: Community PCS: Find your people, build your network, and feel supported every step of the way
Travel Requirements
Less than 25%
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