Principal Software Engineer Manager

Microsoft's Azure Front Door (AFD) team is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of their Intelligent Edge Platform. This role focuses on building globally distributed, scalable systems that power application delivery, acceleration, security, and Internet routing for Microsoft's crown jewel services including Office 365, Xbox, Azure, and LinkedIn.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing and edge computing, designing systems that handle millions of requests per second across thousands of global servers. You'll be responsible for Layer 7 DDoS protection, HTTP-level CDN, Global Load balancing, and Web Application Firewall protection services.

As a leader, you'll drive technical vision, mentor team members, and collaborate across Microsoft to ensure maximum efficiency and service quality. The role offers the opportunity to work with both Windows and Linux platforms, contribute to open-source projects, and develop in multiple programming languages including C++, C#, and more.

The team culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence, with a focus on maintaining high availability and consistency for critical workloads. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of up to 100% remote work in the USA.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth, leadership experience in distributed systems, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges at Internet scale. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to impact Microsoft's global infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and leading a high-performing engineering team.