Principal Engineering Manager, Viva Engage
Mountain View, CA 
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Posted 12 days ago
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OverviewWhat is Viva Engage? Viva Engage is the industry-defining social network for the enterprise. We provide a platform for millions of employees, including those from 85% of Fortune 500 companies, to build community and culture, share knowledge, and connect with their leaders and each other. Why Viva Engage? Acquired by Microsoft in 2012, Viva Engage combines the benefits of a startup - rapid innovation, cutting-edge technology, outsized individual impact - with the advantages of working for one of the most successful software companies in the world. We believe in mission-driven work and in this post-Covid world, our platform has become more indispensable than ever as it fosters connection and a sense of belonging among remote teams. #VivaEngage You will have: Autonomy and freedom to innovate Choice of the best of open source and Microsoft-internal technology The ability to experiment, A/B test, and make data-driven decisions Opportunity for outsized impact as part of a small but mighty team on a rapidly-growing product needed now more than ever. Who are we looking for? As a Principal Engineering Manager, have a proven track record leading and managing a team of engineers spanning all aspects of software engineering life cycle and a history of delivering highly available products and services with quality and on schedule. We need someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and obsessed with delivering world-class experiences that are performant and built for massive scale in a 24/7 world. The day-to-day responsibilities include a blend of technical, hands-on leadership with proven people management and partnership skills. What you'll do: Build, develop, grow and lead a team of high-performing engineers. Own the Viva Engage Communities product and platform, including its integration into M365, scale the platform to meet projected growth and innovate to grow usage and product market fit. Partner with Product, Design, Data Science, User Research, and other Engineering teams within and beyond the organization, to drive strategic decisions and execution excellence. Provide oversight, accountability, and leadership for technical decisions with a bias for action. Create and foster a culture that drives engineering and service excellence. 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.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain services with millions of users, operating in multiple global regions. Continually seek deeper insights to improve the performance and scalability of our systems. Experiment, A/B test key hypothesis to make data driven decisions. Lead your team to build services and core components across Viva Engage and integrate across M365 applications. Focus on scaling services to meet emerging enterprise needs, operability of the service including security, privacy, resiliency, business continuity & disaster recovery. Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to meet business requirements and deliver a delightful experience. Embody our Culture and Values

 

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