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Principal Product Manager - Foundry Inferencing & Training (CoreAI - multiple roles)

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, California, Mountain View
Apr 15, 2026
Overview Microsoft Foundry sits at the center of Microsoft's AI strategy, powering how models are trained, evaluated, launched, andoperated atglobal scale. WithinCoreAI, theAI Models & Trainingorganizationis responsible forthe platforms, infrastructure, and execution systems that turn cuttingedge research into reliable, productionready AI capabilities. We are looking forseveralPrincipal Product Managersto define our model ecosystem and offerings, to design product shape for inferencing and training. Theserolesoperateat the intersection ofmodel training, inference, experimentation, infrastructure, and developer platforms, and partner closely with engineering, research, data science, and leadership to deliver impact at scale. These are highlycrossfunctionalroles, best suitedfor product leaderswho thrive in ambiguity,bringstrong technical fluency, and can translate complex systems into clear strategy, priorities, and outcomes. Responsibilities Product Strategy & Ownership Own product strategy and roadmap acrossAI model training, inference, experimentation, and platform enablement, balancing nearterm delivery with longterm scale Maintain endtoend accountability from concept through launch, iteration, and measurable impact Model Lifecycle & Platform Enablement Drive initiatives across theAI model lifecycle, partnering with engineering and research tobring new capabilities from research into production Enable internal teams and customers to access, integrate, and adopt models through highquality platform experiences Execution, Velocity & Operating Rigor Lead complex, multiquarter initiatives with high visibility, managing dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs across teams Improve execution velocity by reducing friction in planning, experimentation, launches, and iteration cycles Experimentation, Metrics& Continuous Improvement Define and track metrics forefficiency, performance, reliability, and adoption, using experimentation and data to drive decisions Identifyopportunities for automation, simplification, and continuous improvement as systems scale CrossFunctional Leadership & Communication Act as a connective leader across engineering, data science, research, infrastructure, and gotomarket teams Influence senior stakeholders through clear decision framing, executiveready narratives, and databacked recommendations Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degreeand 8+ yearsof experience in product management, technical program management, software engineering, or related technical fields (or equivalent experience) Other Requirements Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/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. Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to lead product strategy and execution inhighly technical, ambiguous, crossfunctional environments Strong technical fluency and ability to partner deeply with engineering, infrastructure, or research teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executivelevel influence 10+ yearsof experience delivering largescale platforms, cloud services, or AIpowered products Experience withAI/ML platforms, model training systems, inference infrastructure, or experimentation frameworks Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems (e.g., GPUs, compute fleets, data pipelines) Track recordof launching and scaling complex products with measurable business or platform impact Ability tooperateas a force multiplier in fastpaced, highstakes environments Product Management IC5 - 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 Product Management IC6 - 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.