Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agility, Engineering Management, KPI-Driven Improvements, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Technical Leadership, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Coding, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Architecture Influence

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview 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. We are looking for a seasoned Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead the definition and evolution of the agility space within the Enterprise Sydney Platform team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving measurable improvements in engineering agility, delivery velocity, and customer impact. Key Challenges You’ll Tackle: Lack of clarity and ownership in agility metrics and outcomes. Fragmented tooling and inconsistent engineering practices. Gaps in visibility and predictability across delivery pipelines. Responsibilities Define and shape the agility strategy for the platform team, aligning with broader enterprise goals. Identify and address systemic inefficiencies in engineering workflows, tooling, and processes. Drive KPI-driven improvements across planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and transparency. Lead by example—be hands-on in understanding technical challenges and guiding teams through solutions. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and accountability. Qualifications Required Qualifications: 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 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. 4+ Years of people management experience. Proven track record of leading engineering teams toward concrete, customer-impacting goals. Solid technical background with the ability to dive deep and influence architecture and delivery. Experience driving agility transformations or process improvements at scale. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 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. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Define and shape the agility strategy for the platform team while addressing systemic inefficiencies in engineering workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in planning, execution, and delivery.