Principal Software Engineer – iOS

HypTechie; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft – Microsoft 365 India Team in Hyderabad is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (iOS) to lead the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered mobile experiences for Microsoft 365. You will influence billions of users through mobile productivity tools and drive architecture, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 6+ years of software engineering expertise across C/C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python, with strong Windows development experience and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of technical engineering experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Strong experience with C/C++, preferably on Windows platforms.
• Strong customer orientation with a track record of building user-focused applications.
• Proven experience building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, architecture, and implementation of core components for Microsoft 365 on iOS.
• Build scalable, high-performance features aligned with the team’s design and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, PMs, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write robust code, automation scripts, test plans, and estimates.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and project requirements.
• Champion clean design, reusability, and maintainability of code.
• Demonstrate technical leadership through mentoring and architectural contributions.
• Operate in agile development environments and contribute throughout all stages of the SDLC.

Skills

C/C++

Java

JavaScript

Python

Windows development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Company: Microsoft – Microsoft 365 India Team
Experience: 10+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

Microsoft 365 India is hiring Principal Software Engineers (iOS) to lead the design, development, and delivery of next-generation AI-powered mobile experiences for Microsoft 365. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that will transform how billions of users interact with Microsoft on mobile devices.

With over 150+ million monthly active users, your work will directly influence productivity tools that empower users globally. If you’re passionate about mobile-first experiences and ready to shape the future of mobile productivity, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, architecture, and implementation of core components for Microsoft 365 on iOS.
• Build scalable, high-performance features aligned with the team’s design and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, PMs, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write robust code, automation scripts, test plans, and estimates.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and project requirements.
• Champion clean design, reusability, and maintainability of code.
• Demonstrate technical leadership through mentoring and architectural contributions.
• Operate in agile development environments and contribute throughout all stages of the SDLC.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of technical engineering experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Strong experience with C/C++, preferably on Windows platforms.
• Strong customer orientation with a track record of building user-focused applications.
• Proven experience building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years OR Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in mobile development, especially for iOS.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and end-to-end product development life cycles.
• Passion for AI-driven mobile experiences and productivity solutions.
• Prior experience on large-scale commercial mobile products is a strong plus.

Why Join Microsoft?

• Be part of industry-leading mobile transformation initiatives within Microsoft 365.
• Work with cutting-edge AI in mobile-first experiences used by millions worldwide.
• Thrive in a culture focused on growth mindset, inclusion, innovation, and impact.
• Collaborate with top talent across disciplines and make a global impact.