Microsoft Principal Software Engineer 

India, Telangana, Hyderabad 

601259019

.Our responsibilityengineering changes to the Windows Operating Systemand creating infrastructure to support delivery of the updates toover 1.5 billion active Windows devices worldwide, every month.

on a massive scale, protecting billions while also supporting new business growth across the company. You will have the chance to influence the roadmap of new and existing features in Windowsand the delivery pipeline.

technology leaderwith a strong background in software architecture, design, and development.to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers and partners.role requires someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, making decisions, leading from the front, and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software architecture, design, and development.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in managinghighly complex, large-scale software engineering projects
• Experience withOS Internalsandsystem programming
• Experience incloud computing platforms, AI/MLandData Engineering.
• Knowledge of securitybestpractices and experience implementing secure software solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of software systems.
• Experiencein building solutions to improve engineering efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proventrack recordof delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Experience in collaborating with geographically distributed partner teams.

• Be responsible forthe engineering deliverablesimpactingbillions of Windows customers.

• high standardsof software quality.

• Evaluate and recommendnew technologies, tools, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

• closelywith senior executives at Microsoft, leaders from product engineering, security services, and other business unitsto understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and solutionsfor shared success.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to define and implement architectural solutions that meet business requirements.

• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

• Mentor and coachseniorengineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning andimprovement.

• Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of the software systems developed by the WSD team.