Principal Software Engineering Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineering Manager (AI): Leading engineering teams to build scalable, secure CRM solutions integrated with AI-powered insights and ML models. Focus on defining architecture, driving AI innovation, and managing delivery excellence for enterprise-scale systems.

Location: Onsite in Bengaluru, India

Company

Microsoft Advertising builds next-generation CRM solutions integrating AI to empower global advertisers and marketers.

What you will do

• Lead and develop software engineering teams delivering high-quality CRM solutions.
• Define scalable and secure system architecture with AI integration.
• Establish best practices for performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Drive AI innovation including ML model integration for personalization and predictive analytics.
• Manage execution, prioritize resources, and align with business goals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape product vision and technical strategy.

Requirements

• Location: Must be onsite in Bengaluru, India
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years technical experience.
• 6+ years software engineering experience including 5+ years leadership.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering enterprise solutions.
• Strong architectural skills for distributed systems.
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background check and security screenings.

Nice to have

• Expertise in Azure cloud platform.
• Experience with CRM platforms and customer data models.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and enterprise integration patterns.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.