Principal Software Engineer - Platforms

Microsoft

12+ yrs Hyderabad Full Time Hybrid (office + remote)
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Posted : today
Actively hiring

Job description

Join Microsoft and be at the forefront of reinventing PC experiences with AI agents designed to assist users. The Windows Agent & Growth Innovations team in India is building next-generation AI and agentic capabilities for Windows, empowering users to achieve more. You will collaborate with global teams across Windows and Microsoft AI, fostering a culture of growth, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

As a senior technical leader, you will architect and design complex AI features for Windows, focusing on high-quality, performant code with minimal latency and memory usage across diverse devices. You will define success metrics for AI experiences, ensuring reliability and responsible AI implementation. Partnering with product, design, and data science, you'll transform innovative ideas into tangible customer value and elevate engineering standards through modern, AI-assisted practices.

Qualifications

A minimum of 12 years of technical engineering experience is required, with proficiency in languages such as C++, C#, or Java. Hands-on experience building AI-powered products, including LLMs, agent frameworks, or on-device inference, is essential. Solid experience in systems-level or Windows engineering, coupled with expertise in developing scalable and reliable platforms, is crucial. You must demonstrate proven cross-group technical leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive strategic technical decisions through collaboration.

Essential Skills

C++C#AILLMsAgent FrameworksSemantic SearchOn-device InferenceWindowsSystems EngineeringScalable Platform DevelopmentReliable Platform DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipCross-group CollaborationCommunication

Good to Have

CJavaJavaScriptPython

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

More Details

RolePrincipal Software Engineer - Platforms
IndustrySoftware Development, AI / Machine Learning
DepartmentSoftware Development
Employment TypeFull Time, Hybrid (office + remote)

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