Principal Software Engineer - Excel Web IDC Hyderabad Telangana India Date postedSep 19 2025 Job number1880534 Work siteFully on-site Travel0-25 Role typeIndividual Contributor ProfessionSoftware Engineering DisciplineSoftware Engineering Employment typeFull-Time Overview Microsoft Excel is the surface for World s information used by millions of people across the planet every day as their go-to decision making tool The Excel team in India is working on key enhancements to Microsoft Excel in having the best performance reliability features and ease of use We are looking for a seasoned Principal Software Engineer - Excel Web IDC to join the Excel Web team at IDC This role is pivotal in driving performance reliability and architectural excellence across Excel Web As Excel continues to scale globally we need strong technical leaders who can identify systemic bottlenecks lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable improvements to user experience and operational efficiency If you are excited about working on challenges around fundamentals scale cloud services and user experience in a fast paced but fun setting then we would love to talk to you 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 Qualifications Required 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 OR equivalent experience 10 years of experience in software engineering with a strong track record of technical leadership Deep expertise in web technologies distributed systems and performance optimization Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and influence at org-wide scale Experience with AI ML in engineering workflows is a strong plus Solid communication skills and ability to work across disciplines and geographies 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 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 OR Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including but not limited to C C C Java JavaScript or Python OR equivalent experience Responsibilities Architect and implement scalable performant and reliable systems for Excel Web with a focus on fundamentals Lead deep technical investigations into performance regressions reliability gaps and architectural debt Drive cross-team initiatives that span multiple components and disciplines influencing partner teams across Microsoft Champion AI-first thinking and AI-driven engineering practices including AI-assisted bug triage code generation and live site mitigation strategies Collaborate with PMs and EMs to shape product direction ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals Mentor and grow other engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning Benefits perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect 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 and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations

📌 Principal Software Engineer – Excel Web (idc) (Telangana)
🏢 Microsoft
📍 Telangana