Principal Group Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 May 30, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is tobuild the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings. The Azure PostgreSQL team is seeking a Principal Group Software Engineering Manager to join the PostgreSQL OSS Engine team. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with expertise in database internals and distributed database systems, who has a strong passion for PostgreSQL and Open Source. Our team includes Opensource PostgreSQL committers and contributors. You will collaborate with a geographically diverse team, working on advanced database features across the PostgreSQL ecosystem, from low-level I/O and storage subsystems to user-facing query improvements. You will engage closely with the global PostgreSQL community, interacting with developers and users from various regions and organizations. In our team: We engage in daily collaboration, learning from a diverse set of world-class engineers, and the PostgreSQL community. We develop, test, and refine patches daily, building consensus ideas with fellow community members. We strive to enhance PostgreSQL continuously by working closely with the PostgreSQL community. We use lessons learned from managing a large fleet of PostgreSQL servers to inform upstream PostgreSQL improvements. We prioritize considering, discussing, and reaching consensus on the long-term impact of architectural and design decisions. We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal Group Software Engineering Manager, you will mentor engineers, strategize on future roadmap items, provide architectural insights, support your team in designing and developing enhancements, and review code and design within the open-source PostgreSQL. Lead and manage a group of software engineers individual contributors and their managers - promoting a culture of ownership and accountability. Guide the group in the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software. Ensure that projects are completed on time and meet all business and system requirements. Work closely across groups and disciplines to shape the solutions and make sure they provide value to our customers. Mentor and coach team members, assisting with their professional growth. Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables. Foster a culture of agility, innovation, and customer-focus within the team. Comply with project plans and industry standards. Lead by example high level of technical excellence (including but not limited to participating in design, code reviews), and act as a technical leader for the team. OtherEmbody our culture and values | |