At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. With operations in 190+ countries and products that power billions of users, Microsoft is one of the world’s most innovative technology leaders.
The Software Engineer Apprenticeship is designed for students and fresh graduates who are passionate about software development and problem-solving. This 12-month program is not a permanent full-time position but provides practical, on-the-job training in engineering best practices. You’ll gain exposure to real-world projects, mentoring, and global collaboration while advancing your skills in coding, design, and software quality assurance.
💼 Role Overview: Software Engineer Apprentice
📍 Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)
🕒 Duration: 12 months (Apprenticeship, not full-time permanent)
🎓 Eligibility: 2025 graduates only (no active academic backlogs; no prior full-time work experience)
🧠 Type: Apprenticeship / Full-time during program period
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex, real-world problems.
- Collaborate with program managers, product managers, and global teams on feature development.
- Learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and processes to improve solution delivery.
- Write and test programs in Java, Python, HTML5 with best practices such as reusability and exception handling.
- Review current developments to improve availability, reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
- Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and test automation to enhance solution quality.
- Maintain documentation for code, systems, test suites, and reusable components.
📚 Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (graduating in 2025).
Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OS concepts).
- Knowledge of at least one programming language (Java, Python, or similar).
- Good teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
- Self-starter attitude with passion for continuous learning.
🚀 Why Join Microsoft Apprenticeship?
- Work on real engineering projects that impact businesses and users worldwide.
- Gain hands-on training, mentorship, and a global learning environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
- Build credibility through structured skill development.
- Be part of Microsoft’s inclusive work culture that values respect, integrity, and accountability.
📩 How to Apply
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