Principal Software Engineering Manager Hyderabad Telangana India Date postedJul 25 2025 Job number1824112 Work siteMicrosoft on-site only Travel0-25 Role typePeople Manager ProfessionSoftware Engineering DisciplineSoftware Engineering Employment typeFull-Time Overview Overview The E D Growth Team s role is to help grow our user and customer base so we can fulfill Microsoft s mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more We do this through Product-Led Growth motions that we develop facilitate and partner with teams throughout Microsoft to deliver so we can bring more of Microsoft s software - across Microsoft 365 Windows and elsewhere - to more users and convert those users into customers We work with every segment of the market including consumers and businesses of all sizes helping to facilitate improved engagement retention and acquisition for the wide array of products inside of the Experiences and Devices organization Lead the next wave of growth for Microsoft s most transformative products As part of the E D Growth team you will help define and deliver our Product-Led Growth PLG strategy across Windows Office and beyond crafting magical AI-powered experiences that hundreds of millions of people rely on every day As a Principal Software Engineering Manager you will play a critical role in driving the adoption and monetization of Microsoft 365 Copilot through Product-Led Growth methodologies This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of product development user experience experimentation and data-driven decision-making We are builders explorers and connectors and we are looking for a like-minded Software Engineering Managers who thrives on driving big ideas from spark to scale 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 discipline AND 15 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including but not limited to C C C Java JavaScript or Python OR equivalent experience 5 years of experience operating online services 5 years of people management experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 15 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including but not limited to C C C Java JavaScript OR Python OR Master 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 Exceptional skills in influencing and aligning diverse stakeholders across product design marketing research and business disciplines Ability to think strategically while diving deep into details you can balance big-picture vision with day-to-day execution Experience working with AI ML-powered experiences platform services or large-scale subscription businesses is a plus Passion for customer-centric innovation operational excellence and building inclusive high-performance team cultures 5 years people management experience People management experience at a big tech company DPG ExDGrowth IDCMicrosoft DPG ExDGrowth IDCMicrosoft Responsibilities Guides partnership with appropriate stakeholders e g project manager technical lead to determine user requirements within and across teams Guides team and leads identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product application service or platform Optimizes debugs refactors and reuses code to improve performance and maintainability effectiveness and return on investment ROI Guides team to drive multiple group s project plans release plans and work items in coordination with appropriate stakeholders e g project managers Guides team and act as an expert for Designated Responsible Individual DRI and monitors other engineers across product lines working on call to monitor system product service for degradation downtime or interruptions Leads product development and scaling to customer requirements and applies best practices for meeting scaling needs and performance expectations and holds accountability for products that do not meet expectations Advantages 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 Engineering Manager (Telangana)
🏢 Microsoft
📍 Telangana