Principal Engineering Manager
Microsoft
Principal Engineering Manager - IDNA
Prague, Czech Republic
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Overview
Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.
Our team of engineers is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality standards within the IDNA space. We focus on critical processes such as preparing individuals for OnCall duties, managing incidents, and conducting thorough Postmortem reviews after incidents occur. Additionally, we oversee Change Management, meticulously tracking which bits are deployed to production and how they impact the system. Our engineers are committed to automating these processes to enhance efficiency and reliability. Join us in our mission to uphold the integrity and efficiency of our operations through innovative automation and engineering excellence.
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.
Qualifications
Required: 2+ years people management experience 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
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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Responsibilities
Process Automation: Lead the development and implementation of automation solutions to streamline incident management, change management, and other critical processes, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
Collaboration and Communication: Foster seamless coordination and alignment on project goals by working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer support.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the overall quality and performance of the team.
Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
Roadmap Execution: Contribute to the development and execution of well-defined roadmaps, ensuring that the team meets its milestones and delivers high-quality solutions on time.