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Senior Product Manager

Microsoft
$119,800.00 - $234,700.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Feb 19, 2026
Overview We are the Client Core Team. What do we do? We are the base platform layer, the core of the windows kernel, with a focus towards Windows client products. Partner teams build their technologies on top of our team's code base and rely on the integrity of our code base. We're responsible for the lowest layers of the operating system: where the processors and most core system hardware components interface with Windows where the heart of power management occurs where the most critical devices like storage and network engage the system where the code lives to turn the whole system on in the first place We're looking for someone to join our team. As a Senior Product Manager of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on features that advance the Windows platform to be more performant, scale better across the wide spectrum of Windows hardware and even consider new hardware scenarios. Our team has a number of dependent teams, internal and external, which allows you to work with a diverse set of individuals across Windows, Microsoft and the industry. We work directly with hardware partners and OEMs to ensure that Windows can start and run the latest processors and chipsets coming down the pipe. Members of our team work on the core firmware that ships in first party products. Others work on the most critical of system components such as PCI, boot, and the hardware abstraction layer (HAL). We also work with the industry on what new hardware or features are in the works on future silicon, and how we might best leverage those in future iterations of Windows. What our team offers: Teammates who are some of the best engineers in the world. Opportunities to take on interesting technical challenges that directly impact the millions of customers that use Windows. Incredible mentorship. We are looking to groom and grow the next set of leaders on our team. Teammates that come from an array of diverse backgrounds and experiences who really love what they're working on. You can look forward to friendly faces that are ready to help you get you up to speed. 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. Responsibilities As a member of our team, a typical day might include: Collaborating with external and internal partner teams to drive clarity and ensure execution on parallel work streams and coordinating communication across partner teams. Partnering with developers on our team to remove roadblocks and enabling them to complete their work efficiently. This could include being POC for your feature area and serving as the first gate for all partner team requests and inquiries. Driving features from inception (based on customer and industry partner feedback) -> planning -> feature completion -> industry adoption. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 5+years experiencein product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: 3+years experiencemanaging cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Other Requirements:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Our team might be a good fit if: You have a genuine passion and interest in the technical challenges our team tackles. You are looking to commit to 3+ years at your next job. You have a growth mindset (really, we mean it!) and are eager and ready to learn. You care deeply about doing the right thing for your customers. You are a team player that approaches communication and collaboration with empathy and compassion. You have experience with hardware and/or C programming. #W+DJOBS #CoreOSJob Product Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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.