Principal Software Manager--UEFI

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Responsibilities: - Lead a talented Firmware engineering team in developing and implementing firmware code for new SCHIE hardware products. - Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-geo teams, including hardware engineers and product managers, to define firmware requirements and ensure alignment with product goals. - Oversights of the entire firmware development lifecycle, from design to deployment, including code reviews, testing, and maintenance. - Drive innovation in firmware design to enhance performance, reliability, and security of hardware products. - Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field 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. - 10+ year of experience managing UEFI development engineering team including Windows & Linux Host UEFI Project and open source development methodology and tools - Proven track record of collaboration managing cross geo engineering team in a multinational environment - Proven experience of driving product developments life cycle and platform features - 5+ year of proven track record of successful managing firmware project delivery and team leadership - Excellent communication for both written and spoken   Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science - 7+ year of experience managing UEFI Firmware development engineering team - Proven track record of collaboration managing cross geo engineering team in a multinational environment - Proven experience of driving product developments life cycle and platform features - Excellent communication for both written and spoken     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. 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 Accommodation request form.   Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.