Would you like to lead the next wave of innovation for Windows and build breakthrough Multi Modality experiences to delight all Windows users across all devices? 

We are the Windows India team and looking for someone like you to lead one or more of such efforts. Our mission is to help empower everyone as our CEO Satya said: “Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more”. The team would be building breakthrough solutions for Windows customers with the goal of driving undeniable end-user pull. Our mission is to make sure customers won’t just engage with what we build – they’ll love it and tell others because we’ve solved their toughest problems in surprising and delightful ways. 

The Windows team is looking at the next wave of growth for a Centre of Excellence in Microsoft, India with a broad portfolio of things to help innovate on next version of Windows in this space. We are looking for a proven Engineering Manager to join our growing team.  

We are looking for a proven Engineering Leader, Principal Software Engineering Manager to join our team building Assistive Technology using Multi Modality to make Windows the most Inclusive and Productive OS. You will get to lead a team and partner with Windows teams across the globe to build, use and deploy various cutting-edge technologies in this space. 

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.

Responsibilities

• Influence and align product vision by collaborating with customers, partners, product management and engineering teams.  

• Managing a team of high-caliber Software Engineers, ensuring project and development excellence and technical leadership . 

• Deliver high quality results with full ownership and take the product to next level. 

• Own career development of team through active coaching.  

• Create a strong team culture of engineering excellence, customer passion, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. And of course, having fun too!  

• Hire and develop the best.

Qualifications

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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.

• Design, coding, debugging, teamwork, partnership and communication skills.

• C++ design/architecture skills with expertise in leading teams in Windows development is a plus .

• Experience in leading large dev teams to achieve complex goals on time and on budget to drive innovation with customer obsession.  

• Proven ability to find a shippable solution given conflicting and ambiguous requirements.

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

• 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

• 4+ years people management experience

• Excellent Technical skills in Driving Design, Architecture with cross product and services dependencies.

• Experience with cross group design and coordination is an advantage

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .