Principal Engineering Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Date posted

Sep 26, 2025

Job number

1882773

Work site

3 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25%

Role type

People Manager

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

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.

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.

• 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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Industry leading healthcare

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Educational resources

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Discounts on products and services

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Savings and investments

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Maternity and paternity leave

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Generous time away

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Giving programs

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Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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.