Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft

2 - 5 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 22/09/2025

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Job Description

Overview

The Times product (Time + Places) is a strategic initiative within Microsoft 365 aimed at transforming time management, scheduling, and meeting preparation, this aligns directly with Outlook Bangalore’s priorities of enhancing productivity, reducing meeting fatigue, and empowering executive administrators with intelligent tools.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design and build scalable backend systems that power intelligent productivity experiences across Microsoft 365. You’ll work on distributed microservices, optimize performance, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, deepen your backend engineering expertise, and contribute to high-impact projects.

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.
Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects.
Deep expertise in [relevant technologies, e.g., cloud, distributed systems, AI, etc.].
Strong architectural and design skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Experience mentoring and guiding senior engineers.

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 or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred).
10+ years of experience in software engineering or related technical field.
Experience with Microsoft technologies and platforms.
Publications, patents, or recognized technical contributions.
Ability to influence and drive change across teams and organizations.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will drive technical excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across products and teams. You will leverage deep expertise to solve complex problems, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers. This role is for highly experienced professionals who are recognized as technical leaders and subject matter experts.

Lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale, complex software solutions.
Set technical direction and standards for projects and teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally to define product vision, architecture, and strategy.
Solve ambiguous and high-impact technical challenges with innovative solutions.
Mentor and coach senior engineers; foster a culture of technical excellence.
Drive adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
Influence and contribute to organizational technical strategy.
Represent the team in technical forums, reviews, and external engagements.

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.