$142,800–$274,800 Per Year
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Device Drivers, Distributed Computing, Ecosystems, Functional Programming Languages, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Hardware-Software Integration, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Kernel Programming, Microsoft Product Family, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Development, Product Programs, Program Planning, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Schedule Development, Software Development, System Integration (SI), System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Systems Scalability, Technical Leadership
Overview
Microsoft is developing advanced AI infrastructure platforms that require deep integration across hardware and software. We are looking for a Principal Program Manager to lead software planning and execution for a high-performance accelerator platform.
This role sits at the intersection of silicon, firmware, systems software, and AI infrastructure. You will drive end-to-end execution across the software stack to ensure readiness for platform milestones, system integration, and production deployment.
We are seeking candidates with strong technical depth in GPU or accelerator software ecosystems who can partner effectively with engineering teams and bring structure to highly complex, cross-functional programs.
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.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive end-to-end software program execution for an accelerator platform, from early development through bring-up, validation, release, and production readiness
- Lead cross-functional planning across the full software stack, including firmware, drivers, kernel interfaces, compilers, runtime systems, distributed infrastructure, SDKs, and tools
- Build and maintain integrated program plans, including schedules, dependency maps, and readiness criteria across multiple engineering teams
- Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to align on requirements, milestones, and critical path dependencies
- Drive new platform bring-up readiness, including sequencing of software deliverables aligned with hardware milestones and validation gates
- Establish and run execution rhythms, including program reviews, readiness checkpoints, status reporting, and issue escalation
- Identify risks early and lead mitigation strategies to ensure delivery against timelines and quality targets
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Other Requirements
- Ability 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: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, systems software, infrastructure/platform engineering, or related technical leadership roles, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs.
- Deep technical expertise in GPU, accelerator, SoC, AI infrastructure, HPC, or low-level platform software stacks, including areas such as device drivers, firmware, hardware/software interfaces, compilers, runtime systems, AI/ML frameworks, distributed systems, or high-performance computing.
- Experience driving new platform bring-up, system integration, and hardware/software co-development efforts across complex engineering environments.
- Strong program execution skills, including managing schedules, dependencies, risks, release readiness, and coordination across hardware, software, and external partner/vendor teams.
- Familiarity with AI training and inference workloads, performance optimization, and system-level scalability challenges.
- Ability to engage deeply with engineering teams on architecture decisions, technical trade-offs, and complex system design challenges.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and drive alignment across organizations.
Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800.00 - $274,800.00 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 $188,000.00 - $304,200.00 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.
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