Design Engineer II
About The Position
Microsoft Foundry is empowering developers and organizations to build the next generation of AI applications and agents. As AI transforms software design and development, the team is rethinking the tools, workflows, and experiences that help developers bring ideas to life. The UX Engineer II works at the intersection of design, engineering, and AI, combining design sensibility, hands-on prototyping, and curiosity about new technologies. This role bridges design and engineering by turning ideas into interactive experiences, experimenting with emerging AI technologies, and developing tools that help teams design and build more effectively. The engineer collaborates with product designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers to explore possibilities, validate ideas, and elevate product quality. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team shaping Microsoft Foundry developer experiences, using design craft, technical exploration, and a builder’s mindset. The role may contribute to production UI implementations in partnership with engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or a related field, and at least 2 years of experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code; or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Figma, Sketch, or other modern design tools, including AI-assisted design and prototyping tools.
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks and technologies such as React, TypeScript, or SwiftUI, or similar tools, and git workflows.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or a related field, and at least 3 years of experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience shipping production-ready code as a result of a collaborative process.
- Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn; enjoyment of building things, a design mindset, and interest in using technology to expand what is possible.
Responsibilities
- Translate concepts, designs, and emerging ideas into functional, interactive prototypes and demos using design tools, code, and AI-assisted development workflows.
- Collaborate with product designers and engineers to realize design intent, explore technical feasibility, and deliver high-quality, polished user experiences.
- Experiment with AI models, agents, and emerging interaction patterns to help shape innovative experiences for developers building with AI.
- Help evolve reusable UI components, interaction patterns, and design system implementations, emphasizing consistency, accessibility, performance, and design fidelity.
- Use front-end technologies and modern development tools to explore ideas beyond static mockups, contributing to production UI implementations in partnership with engineering teams where appropriate.
- Work with designers, researchers, product managers, and engineers to gather feedback, iterate quickly, and communicate ideas through tangible, testable experiences.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available through the linked Microsoft careers page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
