Principal Software Engineering Manager

The HPC/AI (High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence) organization is on a mission to build the next generation of distributed AI supercomputers—systems that deliver unprecedented computational power, scalability, and reliability to accelerate breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Our teams design and develop world-class AI infrastructure that enables large-scale model training and inference, forming the backbone of Microsoft’s AI innovation. As a Principal Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team building foundational components of Azure’s AI networking infrastructure—powering some of the largest and most complex distributed training systems in the world. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance networking, driving innovation across hardware and software boundaries. With the explosive growth of generative AI and the demand for low-latency, high-bandwidth systems, your work will directly impact the scale, performance, and reliability of Microsoft’s AI platforms.You will lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable, and observable networking systems that connect AI accelerators at massive scale. The role requires deep technical acumen, strategic thinking, and a passion for engineering excellence. You’ll collaborate across Microsoft teams to define architecture, deliver solutions to complex infrastructure challenges, and ensure our systems meet the evolving needs of AI workloads.If you’re passionate about building large-scale distributed systems, pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure, and leading teams that shape the future of supercomputing, we invite you to join us on this journey to define the next era of AI at Microsoft.