At Microsoft, our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. With operations in 190+ countries and innovations that fuel businesses, governments, and communities, Microsoft continues to transform the way people live, work, and connect.
As part of this mission, Microsoft’s Software Engineer Apprenticeship program offers early-career talent and fresh graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work on impactful projects, and collaborate with global teams. This one-year apprenticeship is designed to build your career through mentorship, real-world software engineering challenges, and Microsoft’s learning-driven culture.
💼 Role Overview: Software Engineer Apprenticeship (2025 Graduates)
📍 Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)
🕒 Duration: 12-month Apprenticeship (not a permanent full-time role)
🎓 Eligibility: 2025 Graduates only (no active backlogs and no prior full-time employment)
🧠 Role Type: Internship/Apprenticeship, Entry-Level
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex real-world technical problems.
- Collaborate with peers, program managers, and product teams to design, implement, and test features.
- Learn and incorporate new technologies, methods, and tools into development work.
- Write, test, and debug software in languages such as Java, Python, HTML5, and others as required.
- Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and collaborative brainstorming.
- Develop documentation for code, testing, and reusable components.
- Contribute to process improvements, observability, performance, and reliability at scale.
📚 Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (graduating in 2025).
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java, Python, C++, or similar).
- Eagerness to learn, adapt quickly, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- No prior full-time employment; designed strictly for fresh graduates.
🚀 Why Apprenticeship at Microsoft?
- Work on cutting-edge technologies with global teams.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and product leaders.
- Opportunity to contribute to real-world software products and services.
- Build technical and professional skills in an inclusive, supportive environment.
- Benefit from Microsoft’s culture of curiosity, innovation, and growth mindset.
- Access to a diverse community that encourages authenticity and collaboration.
📩 How to Apply
https://jobs.careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/1863327/Software-Engineer-Apprenticeship
