Microsoft Principal Engineering Manager 

India, Telangana, Hyderabad 

889494701

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud technology stack

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/Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
o OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
o OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years people management experience.
• Experience with implementing large-scale distributed software services, modern DevOps practices (including Git, CI/CD, Azure DevOps) and cloud-based delivery models.
• Architectural and technical system design skills and experience
• Proficiency in computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Reliable communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to develop key partnerships across teams and organizations.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to effectively drive a team of software engineers.

• Modeling, coaching, and caring for employees and peers, helping everyone bring their best self to work and continue to grow in their careers, as you grow in yours
• Promote cross group collaboration, working across boundaries and building partnerships with stakeholder teams to achieve consensus and best customer outcome.
• Delivery of technical solutions with appropriate balance of risk taking and prioritization – taking projects from ideation to results, with high quality.
• Driving engineering improvements and rigor within the team as well as with stakeholders
• Running services with high standards of service metrics and data driven innovation.

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