We are looking for a Principal Engineering Manager in Hybrid Networking Distributed Controller team, to lead a team of talented engineers, to design, build and operate the distributed controller for multiple services. If you are an experienced engineering manager with a track record of delivering high quality services, passion to build and grow people, excitement to operate in a startup culture while delivering services with enterprise level maturity, this is a great opportunity for you to take the next step in your career.

Responsibilities

Engineering managers in Azure Networking are responsible for design, development, testing, deployment and operations of critical services. Engineering managers own developing the services as well as the engineering team. They guide architecture & design, motivate engineers, manage project timelines and define vision of the product working closely with product managers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of people management experience
• BS or MS or PhD degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or related field
• Experience in C#, C++, gRPC
• Proficiency in designing network solutions, distributed systems, and large scale cloud services
• Ability to motivate, attract talent and build a strong team
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and in team
• Experience in collaboration with cross-functional teams across geos

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IP routing and networking protocols such as BGP, BFD, TCP/UDP, TLS
• Knowledge of application level protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, QUIC
• Experience in debugging packet loss and network throughput for large and complex network
• Knowledge of container platforms and technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.