Amit Saxena

About Amit Saxena

As one of the first Engineering Manager hires in India for Meta, I’ve had the privilege of being at the forefront of building and scaling teams that drive impact globally. My journey blends deep technical expertise with people leadership, allowing me to shape high-performing teams that deliver innovation at scale.Previously, at Microsoft, I served as Principal Engineering Manager, where I led the development of Microsoft Places from the ground up — a product designed to reimagine workplace experiences. My team and I introduced groundbreaking features that significantly improved user engagement and satisfaction through Agile execution, full-stack development, and cross-functional collaboration.My technical background spans React JS, TypeScript, and backend systems, giving me a strong foundation to guide teams in solving complex engineering challenges. Today, I’m particularly focused on Generative AI — exploring how it can transform products, unlock new user experiences, and shape the future of technology.Above all, I’m passionate about building teams, fostering innovation, and leading with empathy to deliver products that make a meaningful difference.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Meta

   May 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

  Executive PG Programme in Software development, Computer Science

• Liverpool John Moores University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

• Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre (JECRC)

  BE, Computer Engineering

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Core Java
• Xml
• Java
• Sql
• Swings
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Servlets
• Jsp
• Jdbc
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Junit
• Eclipse
• Software Development
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Unix
• Java Database Connectivity (Jdbc)
• React.js
• Docker
• Nosql
• Json