Principal Software Engineering Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineering Manager (AI): Leading engineering teams to build scalable, secure CRM solutions integrated with AI-powered insights and workflows. Focus on AI innovation, architecture design, and managing enterprise-scale software delivery with strong leadership and cross-organizational collaboration.

Location: Hybrid in Redmond, United States with expectation to work from office at least four days per week within a 50-mile commute.

Salary: $139,900–$274,800 per year (varies by location)

Company

hirify.global is a division of Microsoft focused on AI innovation and CRM solutions for global advertisers.

What you will do

• Lead and develop software engineering teams delivering high-quality CRM and AI-integrated solutions.
• Define technical architecture for scalable, secure CRM systems with AI integration.
• Oversee AI innovation including ML model integration for personalization and predictive analytics.
• Manage project execution, resource prioritization, and alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to influence product vision and technical strategy.

Requirements

• Location: Must be within 50 miles of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years technical engineering experience or equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience with 5+ years managing engineering teams.
• Strong skills in software architecture, distributed systems, Azure, and CRM platforms.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and enterprise integration.
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background check and security screenings.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or extensive experience (8+ years) in software engineering.
• Experience with AI-driven sales workflows and agentic solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture based on respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Growth mindset and innovation-driven environment.
• Hybrid work model with strong emphasis on collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.