Overview Our team plays a key role in the Microsoft 365 developer story We are responsible for the platform that allows developers both first- and third-party to integrate with and extend Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook across Windows Mac Office Online iOS and Android We also partner closely with teams across Microsoft 365 to deliver a cohesive platform story for all Office developers We do this by both fostering one of the world s largest developer ecosystems around our Win32 apps and building a up-to-date extensibility model that s built on web technologies and runs across platforms Building a great platform isn t just about APIs - we also think deeply about developer and user experience and ensure that from documentation to tooling to in-product UX to an in-app marketplace we have everything our ecosystem needs to build powerful deeply integrated solutions that enable customers to use our apps more efficiently and effectively We are a diverse worldwide passionate customer-obsessed team with a highly collaborative environment focused on ensuring that we have a world-class platform and a successful thriving partner ecosystem We take pride in working as hard on team culture as we do on product building an environment where we understand and respect each other and every person feels like they can bring their whole selves and do their best work 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 - Deeply understanding the needs of Office developers both first- and third-party - Seeking out community input whenever possible and using their feedback to guide your work - Closely engaging with partners to help them succeed in building and maintaining integrations - Partnering closely within our team and outside of it to deliver the platform - Driving near-term optimization and delivery as well as the long-term strategy for supporting our ecosystem and helping it move forward - Thinking big and moving quickly with a sharp focus on telemetry experimentation and business outcomes Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor s Degree AND 5 years experience in product service program management or software development - - 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 - Bachelor s Degree AND 8 years experience in product service program management or software development - OR equivalent experience 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 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 Benefits perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work 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