Senior Creative Technologist - Microsoft : Job Details

Overview

Microsoft Research AI Frontiers lab is seeking applications for the position of Senior Creative Technologist in the Research Prototyping Team. The mission of the lab is to expand the pareto frontier of AI capabilities, efficiency, and safety through innovations in foundation models and learning agent platforms. Some of our projects include work on Small Language Models (e.g., Phi, Orca) and Agentic AI (e.g., Magentic-One).

The goal of the Research Prototyping Team in AI Frontiers is to bridge cutting-edge AI research with real-world applications by embedding research efforts in practical, high-impact scenarios. The team will serve as a conduit between foundational innovation and deployment contexts, ensuring research questions are grounded in real user needs and that insights from deployment inform future research directions.

We are looking for a Senior Creative Technologist with a solid foundation in both Design and Software Development, who is user-centric, creative, and comfortable working in a high-paced, innovative environment with highly technical research teams.

The AI Frontiers lab offers a vibrant environment for cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, including access to diverse real-world problems and data, opportunities for experimentation and impact, an open publication policy, and close links to top academic institutions worldwide.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. We uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability to foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

In alignment with Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field AND 4+ years' experience in product or service design and/or shipping production code OR Master's Degree in the same fields AND 3+ years' experience OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience working on user-centered GenAI products or prototypes.
• 4+ years' experience in designing, prototyping, and developing immersive experiences.
• 4+ years' experience in Python and Web development (JavaScript, ReactJS, Node.js, HTML).

Preferred Qualifications

• Keen interest in real-world applications and impact.
• Understanding and passion for design thinking.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Design portfolio of public user-centered products or prototypes that have been developed.

UX Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. The range varies by location, with USD $158,400 - $258,000 in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City.

Microsoft will accept applications until August 11, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and front-end development of prototypes in collaboration with researchers, engineers, and product groups or external customers.
• Work with the Technical Program Management team to understand customer needs and research portfolio to create compelling proof of concepts.
• Showcase creativity, analytical thinking, and understanding of user-facing technologies to drive high-quality execution and communication, launching innovative AI features.
• Participate in research breakthroughs and realize ideas in products and services used worldwide.

Benefits and perks may vary depending on employment nature and location, including healthcare, educational resources, discounts, savings, parental leave, and networking opportunities.