Do you love working with data, artificial intelligence (AI), and large distributed systems? Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and delighting customers while pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge technology at immense scale? Azure Databricks is an Azure service jointly developed and operated by Databricks and Microsoft. It offers the same core Databricks platform, but with deep integration into Azure’s ecosystem with a goal to simplify and democratize data and artificial intelligence. From foundational analytics to the forefront of generative AI, our platform is trusted by customers to unlock the value of their data—securely, reliably, and at scale. Were not just building software—were shaping the future of intelligent systems. As a Principal Group Software Engineering Manager - Azure Databricks, you will lead a globally diverse engineering team and partner closely with product management to grow the business, improve product quality and security, and drive operational excellence. You will be responsible for developing new features that differentiate Azure Databricks as a first-party service, with deep integration into the Azure ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across Microsoft and Databricks to influence the future of our platform and deliver customer-centric innovations. This opportunity will allow you to shape the future of data analytics in the AI era, strengthen your cross-org influence, and develop deep technical and business acumen. Flexible work options are available, including the ability to work from home. 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.Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelors 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, or Python <ul><li>OR equivalent experience. </li></ul></li><li>4+ years of people management experience, including experience managing managers.</li></ul>Other Requirements:<ul><li>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.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years  technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, <ul><li>or Python </li><li>OR Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python </li><li>OR equivalent experience.</li></ul></li><li>6+ years of people management experience. </li></ul><div>Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 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 $220,800 - $331,200 per year.</div><div>  </div><div>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay" target="_blank">https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a>    </div><div>  </div><div>Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October21, 2025. </div><div> </div>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest" target="_blank">Accommodation request form</a>. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #Azurecorejobs<ul><li>Oversees partnership with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project manager, technical lead) to determine user requirements within and across teams for multiple solutions or product lines.</li><li>Oversees teams and provides technical leadership for identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.</li><li>Optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).</li><li>Oversees teams to drive multiple groups project plans, release plans, and work items in coordination with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) across products.</li><li>Leads the resolution of complex site incidents and oversees for Designated Responsible Individuals (DRI) and directs the work of other engineers across product lines.</li><li>Keeps informed of and communicates new standards to ensure that the product development and scaling to customer requirements and applies best practices for meeting scaling needs and performance expectations and holds accountability for products that do not meet expectations.</li></ul>