Are you a seasoned software architect ready to define the technical strategy for products used by millions? Microsoft is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join their elite engineering team in Hyderabad. This is a critical technical leadership role focused on driving innovation, mentoring senior engineers, and architecting the complex, large-scale systems that power the future of cloud technology. If you are a visionary engineer who thrives on solving the toughest technical challenges, this opportunity is for you.
Your Impact and Responsibilities
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be the technical cornerstone for your organization. You will be expected to:
- Lead the architectural vision and long-term technical strategy for mission-critical, highly scalable services (likely on the Azure platform).
- Design and implement complex, resilient, and secure distributed systems that operate at a global scale.
- Act as a lead mentor and technical guide for the organization, elevating the skills of senior, mid-level, and junior engineers through design reviews and collaboration.
- Champion engineering excellence, defining and enforcing best practices for coding, testing, system reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate closely with product leadership, business stakeholders, and architects across Microsoft to ensure technical strategy aligns with business goals.
- Tackle the most complex and ambiguous technical challenges, identifying and mitigating risks in performance, scalability, and security.
- Evaluate, prototype, and advocate for emerging technologies and solutions that drive innovation and competitive advantage.
Qualifications for Success
This senior role requires a deep blend of technical expertise and leadership. We are looking for:
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience (typically 10-12+ years) in software design, development, and architecture, specifically in building enterprise-scale systems.
- Proven mastery of system architecture, distributed computing principles, and modern cloud technologies (deep expertise in Azure is highly preferred).
- Expert-level coding and design skills in languages such as C#, Java, C++, or similar.
- A demonstrated history of technical leadership, including mentoring senior engineers and setting the technical direction for major, complex projects.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with a talent for navigating ambiguity and solving abstract problems.
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
What Microsoft Offers
Microsoft provides an environment where leaders can thrive, offering:
- An industry-leading compensation package, including competitive salary, performance bonuses, and significant stock awards.
- World-class health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents.
- A corporate culture focused on flexibility, inclusivity, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Dedicated resources for continuous learning, attending global conferences, and driving innovative research.
- The unparalleled opportunity to define the architecture of products that impact millions of users globally.
How to Apply
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