Principal Product Manager

Job ID: 200035937Posted: 2026-08-01Location: United States, California, Mountain ViewSalary: USD $142,800 - $274,800 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: 4 days / week in-officeRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: Product ManagementDiscipline: Product ManagementCompany: MicrosoftOverviewWe are hiring for a Principal Product Manager with a proven track record of building AI-driven, scalable advertising products that deliver measurable ROI for advertisers while ensuring the right level of targeting and controls to meet advertiser needs. In this role you will own the vision, strategy and roadmap for Microsoft Advertising’s Smart Bidding products. You will partner closely with Data Science, Engineering, UX, Product Marketing, Legal, and Finance to design solutions that aim to maximize advertiser value. 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.  Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.ResponsibilitiesDeep AI/ML expertise with a proven ability to integrate AI-first thinking into strategy. Solid technical background (APIs, infrastructure, AI modeling). Track record of defining product vision that drives significant business impact. Expert stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leadership. Solid analytical skills with OKR/KPI definition and tracking experience. Go-to-market planning and product launch experience. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software developmentOR equivalent experience.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience in product/service/program management or software developmentOR equivalent experience.#MicrosoftAI Product Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $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: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.