Principal Group Software Engineering Manager

The Microsoft Surface team in India Development Center (IDC) is seeking an experienced and passionate software development leader to take on the role of Principal Group Software Engineering Manager  and own the experience of our in-market Surface devices world-wide and lead our Post Launch Engineering team out of IDC.    

Microsoft Surface Devices Software team is on a journey to create the world’s most productive and delightful devices that showcases the best of Windows and Microsoft – for both work and play. From virtual reality to gaming consoles, tablets and more, these products combine the Microsoft ecosystem with the very best in hardware and design. We believe in building devices that fully express Microsoft vision. A fundamental part of our strategy is having desirable, powerful yet battery efficient devices that enable the experiences people want. Creating these new experiences and devices involves close partnership between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, and manufacturing to create industry defining firsts. It totally takes a village. Our obsession for the right experience with our passion to enable everyone to do and be their best is reflected in the devices we make.  

Come join us as we build an organization that scales with the challenges of creating new experiences and improving the existing ones. From home office to kitchen table to living room sofa, Microsoft Surface delivers the power to get it done, with hi-res touchscreens and Dolby® Audio™ for music and programs, HD cameras to stay in touch, and the Windows you know. Microsoft Surface computers are designed for the details with a focus on rigorous research, human-centric testing, and craftsmanship driven by a commitment to empower everyone on the planet to achieve more. As the only devices made by and for Microsoft, and with tools like Windows Studio Effects, Perceptive Shell and Phone Link, Surface is the premier stage for Windows 11. 

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 discipline AND 15+ 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 successfully managing multiple releases and complete product cycles 
• Proven track record of shipping high volume personal computing / consumer devices 
• Proven track record of leading and growing geographically diverse teams, including experience in building and scaling new teams.  
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines .
• Experience with embedded system software development, especially at a system architectural level 
• Enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven
• High tolerance to ambiguity and ability make progress in the face of it 
• Some domestic and international travel will be necessary. 
• Experience with Intel, AMD or Intel SoCs, Windows Driver Kit (WDK), Driver development, UEFI/Firmware development is a huge bonus 

Other Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that 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

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in software and/or product development
• Experience managing one or more manager of managers and an organization of more than 40 individuals  

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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

In this role, you will lead a team of talented, diverse, world-class Engineering Managers and Individual Contributors, driving excellence and delivering high-quality products to our customers.  

You will need to be strong in execution skills, driving multiple parallel releases for in-market products, ensuring the highest quality customer experience, and coordinating work across various technologies within Surface, Windows and other partner teams.You should be a proven leader and team player who works well in a collaborative environment with peers across the company as well as in partner disciplines. Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of the latest computer architecture to build the next Surface devices to delight our customers. Why not bring your software and firmware skills to bring those systems to life for our customers? We encourage a growth mindset where failures are learning opportunities, feedback is a gift and collaboration yields better outcomes.  Customers are the number one reason we exist; ensuring they have excellent experiences with Surface is our top priority. Customer excitement helps drive our own passion to create quality experiences.