Software Engineer II

Come work on a product that touches and transforms the lives of millions of families across the globe! Thrive in an innovative and startup-like environment putting your technical acumen and relentless customer obsession to the best use.

The mission of the Windows AI team is to empower each and every windows user to explore, learn and be productive in a fun and safe environment. The Windows Shell AI Team is based out of Hyderabad and working on cutting edge technology.

As a Software Engineer on Windows Shell AI Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing cutting-edge software solutions with latest technologies including but not limited to Multi Modal language models. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to AI intense projects, and provide leadership in the development of AI-powered features for Windows. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and have a strong C++ and machine learning background, we’d love to hear from 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Strong design, coding, debugging, teamwork, partnership and communication skills   
• Experience in leading large dev teams to achieve complex goals on time and on budget.   
• Proven ability to find a shippable solution given conflicting and ambiguous requirements.    

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 screening

• 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

• 10 or more years of total experience designing, building and shipping software at scale and at least 3 years of team leadership and people management  
• Excellent C/C++ design/architecture skills with expertise in leading teams in Windows development a plus  

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.

• Influence and align product vision by collaborating with customers, partners, product management and engineering teams.   
• Managing a team of high-caliber Software Engineers, ensuring project and development excellence and technical leadership   
• Deliver high quality results with full ownership and take the product to next level   
• Own career development of team through active coaching.   
• Create a strong team culture of engineering excellence, customer passion, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. And of course, having fun too!   
• Hire and develop the best