Overview
As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to work with us on the most interesting and challenging AI questions of our time. Our vision is bold and broad — to build systems that have true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure. It’s also inclusive: we aim to make AI accessible to all — consumers, businesses, developers — so that everyone can realize its benefits.
Join Microsoft’s Copilot Education team in Mountain View, where you’ll lead the charge in shaping the future of AI-powered education technology. As an Education Engineering Manager, you’ll manage and grow high-performing teams in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment, with a strong emphasis on launching impactful products to market. We’re seeking leaders with people management experience, deep technical expertise across frontend and backend systems, and a proven track record in EdTech—especially those who thrive in both startup and large company settings.
You’ll drive the development of innovative, consumer-facing AI features such as study & learn modes and quiz generation, helping to set industry standards and deliver meaningful experiences to learners. Passion for education technology and hands-on leadership are essential, as is the ability to spot underlying issues and iterate quickly. This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to grow a team, shape a new vertical, and make a lasting difference in a domain that values diverse experiences and cross-pollination of ideas.
If you’re energized by the chance to lead AI for education, work on products with real emotional resonance, and see EdTech as a calling—not just a career—this is the place for you.
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.
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Responsibilities
- Hire, manage, and lead a team of software engineers responsible for delivering high-performance.
- Driving the development of innovative, consumer-facing AI features such as study & learn modes and quiz generation, helping to set industry standards and deliver meaningful experiences to learners.
- Work on products with real emotional resonance.
- Collaborate with Eng, Design and Product leadership to prioritize features and deliver a world-class AI companion to the world
- Drive implementation of features and systems, breaking down long-term goals into clear milestones, aligning with release plans, and ensuring cross-team coordination.
- Embody our Cultureand Values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's 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, JavaScript, or Python
- 5+ years people management experience.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are comfortable making progress in ambiguity.
- Enjoy working closely with cross-functional partners and teammates in an inclusive, curious culture.
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about **requesting accommodations.**