Principal Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft

5 - 10 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 13/06/2025

Job Description

Overview

The Windows Data Team is responsible for developing and operating one of the world’s largest data eco-systems: PiB data is being processed, stored and accessed every day. In addition to Azure, Fabric, and Microsoft offerings, the team also utilizes modern open-source technologies such as Spark, Starrocks, and ClickHouse. Thousands of developers in Windows, Bing, Ads, Edge, MSN, etc. are working on top of the data products that the team builds. We’re looking for passionate engineers to join us for the mission of powering Microsoft businesses through data substrate and infusing our data capabilities into the industry.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineering Manager who can lead a team to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and applications using Spark, SQL, map-reduce, and other technologies on our big data platforms. You will work with a team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver high-quality data solutions that support our business goals and customer needs. You will also collaborate with other teams across the organization to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.

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 12+ 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 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
4+ years people management experience.
Demonstrate working knowledge of cloud and distributed computing platforms such as Azure or AWS.
Strong knowledge and experience with Map Reduce, Spark, Kafka, Synapse, Fabric, or other data processing frameworks.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CosmosDB or other NoSQL databases is a plus.
Experience in data engineering, data analysis, or data related fields.
Experience with data science and ML tools such as Scikit-learn, R, Azure AI, Pyspark, or similar.
Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL techniques.
Experience in designing, developing, and shipping services with secure continuous integration and continuous delivery practices (CI/CD).
Relational and/or non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
C/C++ and lower-level languages are a plus.

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Responsibilities

Lead a team of software developers to develop and optimize data pipelines and applications using Spark, Cosmos, Azure, SQL, and other frameworks.
Implement data ingestion, transformation, and processing logic using various data sources and formats.
Perform data quality checks, testing, and debugging to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Document and maintain data pipeline specifications, code, and best practices.
Research and evaluate new data technologies and tools to improve data performance and scalability.
Work with world-class engineer/scientist team on Big Data, Analytics and OLAP/OLTP.
Embrace both Microsoft technology and cutting-edge open-source technology.

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.