Principal Engineering Manager
Are you passionate about shaping the emerging data platform ecosystem with Cloud and Enterprise? Microsoft is seeking a Principal Engineering Manager to lead the efforts of enabling millions of Microsoft Customers and Partners to make data-driven decisions through key insights on big data. This role involves solving large-scale data challenges and working directly with engineering counterparts and business teams to influence how Azure products, services, and business plans are operationalized and monetized.
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Work Site: Up to 50% work from home
Travel: 0-25%
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1710035
Date Posted: September 17, 2024
Role Type: People Manager
As part of Microsoft’s Cloud Growth and Insights (CGI) team, you will help foster a data-driven culture, enabling customers and partners to manage their cloud costs and operationalize their goals. The team is responsible for developing and scaling the high-volume data platform that helps Microsoft customers make informed decisions. You will be leading a highly skilled engineering team, driving the delivery and management of innovative data solutions to meet the growing demands of cloud services.
Cloud Growth and Insights (CGI) supports Microsoft employees across various locations, offering flexibility in terms of remote work and office hubs in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, and Redmond.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Principal Engineering Manager, your role is crucial in shaping Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure through the development of high-performance, scalable big data solutions. Your key responsibilities include:
Architecting and Developing Large-Scale Big Data Platforms: Design, develop, and maintain reliable and scalable big data platforms that support sub-second query response. You will be responsible for building solutions that cater to large-scale data storage needs and ensure high levels of performance.
Strategic Data Planning: Plan and build long-term roadmaps for data strategies, data foundations, and data assets that meet both current and future needs. This includes identifying key opportunities for the team and partners to leverage data to drive business success.
Managing Engineering Processes: Oversee all aspects of the engineering process, from architecture and implementation to security, compliance, quality, and schedule. You will ensure that the data solutions developed by the team meet Microsoft’s high standards for reliability and scalability.
Service Health and Continuous Improvement: You will be obsessed with service health, striving for the highest quality and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Ensure the delivery of high-quality datasets built on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) frameworks.
Talent Acquisition and Team Building: Continue to build a strong engineering team, attracting and retaining top talent. You will focus on creating a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you need to meet the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of people management experience.
- 8+ years of programming experience in C#, Java, or equivalent object-oriented programming languages.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong technical expertise with 4+ years of experience building and running high-scale services in one or more of the following areas:
- Big Data Workloads on Open Source Big Data Stacks (e.g., Hadoop, HIVE, SPARK, HBASE).
- Distributed Systems implementation.
- Message-based architecture implementation.
- High-scale OLTP or OLAP storage implementations.
- Experience leading and delivering projects across multiple engineering organizations.
Security Screening Requirements:
- You will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. This role involves working with sensitive data, making compliance with Microsoft’s security protocols essential.
Why Join Microsoft?:
Microsoft is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, Microsoft considers applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on age, race, gender, or other characteristics protected by law.
At Microsoft, you will have access to industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investment plans, and networking opportunities. Additionally, you will enjoy perks such as discounts on products and services, generous time off, and programs that support maternity and paternity leave. Microsoft also provides opportunities to give back through its Giving programs, allowing employees to make an impact on communities worldwide.
Benefits and Perks:
- Healthcare: Industry-leading healthcare coverage.
- Educational Resources: Access to a range of educational opportunities to further your skills.
- Discounts: On Microsoft products and services.
- Savings and Investments: Competitive savings and investment plans.
- Maternity and Paternity Leave: Generous leave policies to support new parents.
- Generous Time Away: Ample vacation and time-off allowances.
- Giving Programs: Participate in Microsoft’s charitable programs to make a difference in the world.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across different teams and regions.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within one of the world’s most significant tech companies. If you are excited about working on large-scale data solutions, driving cloud growth, and shaping the future of Microsoft’s Azure services, this position provides an unparalleled platform for leadership and impact.