Job Description

Principal Software Engineer

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Hyderabad, Telangana, India



Date posted

Jul 17, 2025

Job number

1848022

Work site

Microsoft on-site only

Travel

0-25

%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

The Microsoft 365 India team is looking for a few high calibre and highly motivated

iOS Principal Engineers

to lead the planning, design, implementation and shipping of a few critical components for a strategic project for M365 business.

The Microsoft 365 India team is building a set of next generation of AI powered experiences for Microsoft 365 on Mobile (Android and iOS). The team is engaged in creating new experiences for people who use only mobile devices or do most of their work while being mobile. Here your work has the potential to reach billions of users worldwide and to impact Microsoft business and its stakeholders. Already our app has more than 150+ Million MAU.

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 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience.
6+ years of software development experience with C, C++, JavaScript, or Java Proficient in coding in C / C++ Experience in coding on Windows platform is desirable. Solid customer focus and passion for doing the right thing for the customer. Proven ability to establish trusted, effective relationships across diverse sets of stakeholders Excellent communication skills and cross group collaboration. Ability to quickly pick up existing concepts and employ new techniques and strong problem solving.

Preferred 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 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 equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Implement features in a way it confirms to overall architecture of the area. Write automation, create test plan and come up with estimates based on the tasks. Learn new areas and to adhere to quality and coding/design practices of the team. Be self-driven, proactive, results-oriented and have the commitment to continue to improve with feedback. Exposure to agile methodology and all phases of the development cycle, preferably on large-scale commercial products is desirable.
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.