Microsoft

Principal Software Engineer

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4 days ago
Hyderābād, IndiaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture discussions and technical decision-making for complex, scalable, compliant software products.
  • Mentor engineers on comprehensive test strategies, coding quality, debugging, and software engineering excellence.
  • Drive security best practices, including security as code, vulnerability prevention, and incident response processes.
  • Lead production deployment automation targeting zero-touch deployments and reliable runtime operation.
  • Coordinate dependencies and collaboration across teams, including teams of 5–7 engineers.
  • Partner with other teams on integration, scalability, performance, and live-site readiness before launch.
  • Adopt AI tools and incorporate customer feedback during integration or deployment phases.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and operating large-scale, production-grade software systems and services.
  • Strong hands-on software development experience using an object-oriented programming language.
  • Experience with cloud services and distributed systems is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering initiatives and driving execution across teams of 5–7 engineers.
  • Expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, developer platforms, or cloud services is preferred.
  • Experience engaging with customers during integration or deployment phases is preferred.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud background check.

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About Microsoft

10,000+ employees

Microsoft develops operating systems, productivity software, cloud services, developer tools, and consumer devices for individuals, enterprises, and governments. Its main products include Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Visual Studio/GitHub, Xbox, and LinkedIn; revenue comes from software subscriptions and licenses, cloud consumption, hardware sales, and advertising. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a public company traded on Nasdaq.

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