Principal Group Engineering Manager

Principal Group Engineering Manager | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsPrincipal Group Engineering ManagerIndia, Telangana, HyderabadApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200040752Date postedJul 07, 2026Work site3 days / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionSoftware EngineeringDisciplineSoftware EngineeringRole typePeople ManagerEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewWindows is the best OS experience on the planet. Windows helps more than a billion people around the world to Do Great Things, and we are looking for a Group Engineer Manager to drive critical growth bets across multiple Windows customers and segments.The Windows Experiences team is responsible for delivering seamless and integrated AI experiences in Windows for consumers, information workers, frontline workers, gamers, and others. In this role, you’ll partner closely with other teams in Windows, as well as across Office, and Edge.We’re looking for a data-driven & customer-obsessed GEM with a history of delivering great end-to-end experiences, and a passion for innovation in human-computer interaction. The ideal candidate brings deep client-side product understanding combined with services experience, and a passion for driving service excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across the customer journey.If you are passionate about the opportunity to have massive business impact, and want to influence how the next generation of Windows customers learns, works & plays, we would love to talk to you!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.ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a seasoned engineering leader with solid services and client-side experience, who can drive service excellence and lead teams to deliver high-quality, customer-impacting products with compelling and differentiated experiences.The team is on a journey to transform Windows experiences to be simple, delightful, and modern—covering key user interaction surfaces across the Windows ecosystem.Key Responsibilities:Define and drive the engineering vision and execution strategy by partnering with customers, partners, product management, and cross-functional engineering teams.Lead, grow, and inspire multiple teams of high-caliber engineers, fostering solid technical leadership, accountability, and delivery excellence.Own end-to-end delivery with a focus on quality, scalability, reliability, and service excellence across client and service layers.Build and nurture a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, customer obsession, and operational rigor.Champion collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, while creating an engaging and high-performing team environment.Hire, develop, and retain top talent, with a solid focus on coaching, succession planning, and building future leaders.QualificationsRequired/Minimum 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 total experience designing, building and shipping software at scale. Prior work experience as a Director of Eng preferred with 7+ years of people management experience. Proven track record of leading and growing diverse teams.Leadership: Must be capable of showing leadership in teams comprised of Microsoft, Partner and...