Microsoft

We’re building the next generation of secure application platforms for Windows for the agentic future and we’re looking for Senior and Principal Product Managers to lead security and isolation investments for the Win32 ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to shape how developers build and run classic desktop apps in a modern, secure-by-default environment. You’ll work at the intersection of OS fundamentals, application security, and developer experience to deliver platform capabilities that balance strong security boundaries with developer flexibility.

This work is also a critical pillar in our mission to evolve Windows into the best and most secure platform for agents and computer-use agents (CUAs). As agents take on increasingly autonomous roles – interpreting context, executing tasks on behalf of users, and interacting across applications and services – the underlying security model must evolve to support isolation, least-privilege execution, secure identity, and policy enforcement by default. This team sits at the heart of that transformation, infusing AI and agentic capabilities deeply into the Windows operating system and platform, while maintaining trust, integrity, and control at every layer.

This role is ideal for a technically inclined PM who wants to define the product direction for secure app execution, sandboxing, and least-privilege models, and partner deeply with engineering to drive end-to-end execution.

Why Join Us?

The Windows Platform & Developer team is redefining the modern application platform for security, performance, and innovation. As a PM in this space, you’ll have the opportunity to drive foundational change across the Windows ecosystem, build for developers at massive scale, and shape the security principles of the world’s most widely used desktop platform.

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.

• Define product strategy and roadmap for secure Win32 application isolation, sandboxing, and policy-based execution.
• Translate security architecture into clear product requirements, scenarios, and developer-facing APIs.
• Partner closely with OS security and application platform engineering teams to deliver core platform features across identity, policy, secure storage, and app isolation.
• Collaborate with dev tools and SDK teams to create secure-by-default experiences and guidance for Win32 developers.
• Shape the development of new policy languages and enforcement models that empower app developers to express and control application behavior safely.
• Engage with developer communities, enterprise customers, and internal partners to understand needs and validate solutions.
• Advocate for consistency in security models across Windows and other operating systems, including Linux and macOS where applicable.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of product management experience, with a strong focus on platform or security-related features.
• 3+ years experience with OS-level security principles, including sandboxing, application isolation, and least-privilege execution.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work closely with engineering and translate complex technical concepts into product direction.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams and disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/project/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• Experience working with or managing features related to Win32 applications, Windows internals, or developer platforms.
• Familiarity with managed code (e.g., .NET) and its interaction with native layers.
• Background in secure development practices or developer tooling for security.
• Understanding of enterprise app deployment, policy enforcement, or app packaging models.

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.

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

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

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