Overview

We are the key Azure Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services-Azure AI Speech Services—dedicated to seamlessly integrating Speech AI into everyday experiences. We operate with an urgency of responsibility and ethics, a customer-first mindset, and a drive to advance Microsoft’s AI platform and business.

Our work spans cutting-edge technologies including speech recognition, speech and video translation, text-to-speech (TTS), TTS avatars. These capabilities power a wide range of Microsoft and partner products—from agentic applications and software as a service (SaaS) solutions like Office, Teams, and Dynamics, to Azure-connected devices, internet of things (IoT), and ambient computing.

We’re hiring a Principal Product Manager to lead Voice Live Agent, a new Azure AI Speech application programming interface (API) designed for building real-time, voice-enabled AI agents in the Agentic AI era.

The ideal candidate has experience in the voice / speech industry (TTS, speech to text (STT) & more) and is passionate about the cutting edge of AI/large language models (LLM)/Agent services. You will have a major career opportunity to take a large, at-scale platform and deliver it to millions of users & agents.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Define and drive product vision and strategy across a full stack of collaborators—from customers to engineers and researchers.
Partner closely with engineering to prioritize the roadmap, deliver high-impact features, and solve complex problems with clarity and creativity.
Translate customer insights and strategic goals into actionable plans that guide engineering execution and product iteration.
Champion product quality and AI excellence, ensuring our services are responsible, reliable, and delightful to use.
Keep stakeholders aligned and informed, fostering confidence and clarity across internal teams and leadership.
Embody our Culture and Values.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product management
- OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience managing the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through launch and iteration.
Experience or deep interest in Speech, Generative AI (GenAI)/LLM/Small Language Models (SLM) or Machine Learning technologies
10+ years of experience in product, with a track record of delivering impactful products.
Cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, research, and business teams.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling and clear articulation of complex ideas.
High tolerance for ambiguity and a bias for action in dynamic 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

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.

Principal Product Manager - Azure Speech