Principal Engineering Manager

Microsoft

5 - 10 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 14/10/2025

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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Engineering Manager to lead our Calendaring in BizChat. This role is pivotal in driving the development and enhancement of our calendar Search and Time Management experiences, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver exceptional user experiences. 

As the Principal Engineering Manager for the Calendar Project, you will have the opportunity to drive significant innovation and impact. Enhancing the calendaring search and insights, powered by AI, aims to serve as a personal time portfolio manager, strategically guiding users' time investments for maximum productivity and satisfaction. By deeply understanding each user's unique needs and goals, you will help create a tailored experience that ensures every minute is invested wisely, leaving users feeling accomplished. Your leadership will be crucial in achieving our ambition to provide every user with a personal admin to manage their time, a luxury currently accessible to less than 1% of the population. This project is a top priority of BizChat and Microsoft Leadership, and your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of Calendaring for our users. 

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.

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:

Proven experience in software engineering and team management, preferably in a leadership role. 
Solid background in AI, machine learning, and data analytics. 
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically. 
Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of engineers to design, develop, and implement advanced calendar features and functionalities. 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientist, product management, design, and marketing, to define and execute the product roadmap. 
Drive innovation by integrating AI and machine learning capabilities into the calendar to optimize time management and productivity for users. 
Ensure the delivery of high-quality software through rigorous testing, code reviews, and continuous integration practices. 
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence.

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.