Group Engineering Manager

Microsoft

5 - 10 years

Noida

Posted: 22/09/2025

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Job Description

Overview

Microsoft Copilot is redefining productivity through AI, and we’re looking for a visionary Group Engineering Manager to lead the charge. This role blends technical excellence, people leadership, and strategic stakeholder engagement to deliver cutting-edge cloud-native solutions powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI).

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 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
8+ years of software development experience, including leadership of large engineering teams.
Proven track record as a Software Architect and Engineering Manager delivering complex, scalable solutions.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms and distributed systems.
Solid understanding of LLMs and GenAI (preferred).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master'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
- OR 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 equivalent experience.
6+ years people management experience.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership & People Management

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Provide mentorship, career development, and performance management for engineering leads and ICs.
Drive team alignment with organizational goals and ensure delivery excellence across multiple workstreams.

2. Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with product managers, data scientists, and business leaders to shape product vision and execution strategy.
Communicate technical decisions and architectural trade-offs clearly to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Influence roadmap priorities through data-driven insights and technical feasibility assessments.

3. Architectural Design & Technical Oversight

Own the end-to-end architecture of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native systems.
Translate business requirements into robust technical designs that support long-term growth and agility.
Ensure architectural consistency and technical quality across teams and projects.

4. Hands-On Development & Technical Depth

Stay hands-on with code and architecture reviews, especially for critical components.
Guide teams through complex technical challenges and foster engineering best practices.

5. Cloud Systems & Emerging Technologies

Leverage deep expertise in Cloud solutions like Azure, AWS, or GCP to build and optimize cloud-native applications.
Stay ahead of industry trends in LLMs, GenAI, and other emerging technologies, integrating them into product strategy where relevant.

About Company

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is best known for its software products, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and Azure cloud services. The company also produces hardware like the Surface devices and owns LinkedIn, GitHub, and the Xbox gaming brand. Microsoft is one of the world's most valuable companies, playing a key role in personal computing, enterprise software, AI, and cloud computing.