Join the Windows Shell & Services Engineering team to help lead the evolution of File Explorer—one of the most iconic and widely used components of Windows. As a Principal Software Engineering Manager - Windows File Explorer, you will guide a team of talented engineers in delivering intuitive, intelligent, and performant file management experiences to more than a billion users worldwide.

You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, promoting a culture of innovation, growth mindset, and inclusion, and continuously aligning engineering efforts with customer needs and business goals. This is a high-impact role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on engineering oversight and project delivery.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineering Manager - Windows File Explorer, with experience in releasing end-user experiences to large audiences with quality. We are a fast-paced team working with urgency to deliver, and need a seasoned leader with the energy, ability, and drive to hit the ground running and leading. As a people manager you will motivate and develop individuals, teams, and partners to adapt and move quickly within a frontier culture.

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.