New

Principal Product Manager

Microsoft
$139,900.00 - $274,800.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jan 22, 2026
Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what canbeand take their careersfurther. This is a world ofmorepossibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the skyisthelimitthinkingina cloud-enabled world. Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-timeanalytics,and business intelligence.The products ourportfolioincludeMicrosoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure EventGrid, and Power BI. Our mission is tobuild the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-firstapplicationsand driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the databases team builds andmaintainsMicrosoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings. Join the Azure Postgres team and be part of one of the fastest-growing services in the cloud database space. We're a nimble, high-impact team driven by innovation and a passion for delivering a best-in-class Postgres experience on Azure and we are looking for a Principal Product Manager. As a Principal Product Manager here, you will work at the intersection of open-source technology and cloud-native services, shaping the future of managed Postgres for developers and enterprises worldwide. If you're excited about building scalable, distributed, highly available, highly reliable, and intelligent database solutions in an agile environment that values bold ideas and rapid execution, we'd love to hear from you. Let's redefine what's possible with Postgres in the cloud-together. We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. Responsibilities Drive features that are envisioned from ideation to exploration/validation with customers tolaunch,including partnering withmarketing andfinance. Define and evolve the long-term vision for Azure Postgres, aligning with Microsoft's broader data platform strategy and customer needs. Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and support teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable Postgres services. Ability to technically engage with customers to understand pain points and opportunities, validate their high-scale database solutions and architecture, translating insights into product features that differentiate Azure Postgres. Stay connected with the Postgres community, contributing to and leveraging open-source innovation to enhance Azure's managed offering. Partner with marketing and field teams to drive adoption, create compelling messaging, and support customer onboarding. Use telemetry, customer feedback, and market analysis to inform decisions and measure success. Embody ourcultureandvalues Qualifications Required/MinimumQualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 6+years experiencein engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. Job Requirements:Other& Additional 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/Additional Qualifications 4+ years' experience in relationaldatabasesideally PostgreSQL or distributed systems. 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 2+ years' experience in reading/writing code (Samples applications/demos) Proven experience driving multiple features from ideation to launch. #azdat#azuredata#PostgreSQL #Postgres #OpenSource 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 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.