Principal Engineer Manager
Microsoft
Principal Engineer Manager
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Overview
Frontier Foundry (F²) is a bold new innovation engine — a design-led, full-stack engineering team delivering multimodal, AI-powered experiences across Surface, Windows, and Copilot. Operating outside traditional platform constraints, F² is built to move fast, think big, and build from the edge.
We’re looking for a Principal Engineering Manager who thrives in dynamic environments, codes with vibe, and leads with clarity. You’ll lead full-stack engineering squads through fast-paced execution cycles, delivering functional software increments that push the boundaries of interaction, intelligence, and integration.
This role demands a hands-on leader who’s not afraid to dive into architecture, code, and prototyping. You’ll be expected to foster a culture where experimentation is the norm and velocity is the default. You’ll also champion “vibe coding” — leveraging AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry and other frontier accelerators to unlock creativity and ship faster.
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 15+ years of technical engineering experience, including 3+ years in engineering leadership. And programming skills in one or more languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
OR equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to lead in fast-paced environments with minimal structure.
- Strong technical background in full-stack development.
- Experience with multimodal interfaces (e.g., touch, voice, sensors) and AI agent development.
- Deep familiarity with GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, or other similar AI-enhanced developer tools.
- Passion for innovation, design-led development, and building from the edge.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience building agents, extensions, or projects on top of platforms like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, or similar AI frameworks is a significant plus.
- Sharp product and design instincts — able to shape user-facing experiences and make informed trade-offs.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous environments with minimal structure.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor multiple high-performing engineering squads aligned to F²’s core charters: Surface Acceleration, Multimodal Innovation, and AI Agents.
- Be hands-on with architecture, code reviews, and prototyping.
- Bring strong product design and user experience sensibilities.
- Drive execution of agile, high-velocity sprint cycles with a bias for impact.
- Champion “vibe coding” — using AI-assisted tools to accelerate iteration, reduce boilerplate, and amplify developer creativity.
- Navigate evolving priorities with ingenuity, turning loosely defined ideas into tangible software outcomes.
- Foster a culture of agility, experimentation, and outcome-driven development.