Principal UX Design Engineer at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

274800.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Experience, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Collaboration, Machine Learning, Full-Stack Development, Front-End Development, Programming Languages, Design Thinking, AI-Native Experiences, Systems Thinking, Debugging, Workflow Simplification, Technical Precision, Curiosity, Emerging Frameworks

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview The CoreAI Computational Design team is shaping the next generation of coding environments across VS Code, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, and Visual Studio. We are looking for a π-shaped person with deep expertise in both culture (one leg of the π symbol) and coding (the other leg π symbol), and who thrives moving across the needs of humanity and the power of computation. As coding evolves from a one-way act of writing instructions into a dialogue with agentic systems, we see new possibilities for how software can be built, deployed, and maintained. Our vision is to make this future tangible by designing experiences that feel natural to use, draw strength from scale, and create the sense of working with a true collaborator. This role calls for someone who builds as a way of thinking; someone who sketching ideas in code, explores novel interaction paradigms, and collaborates deeply with engineers and product managers. By combining craft, curiosity, and technical precision, you’ll help bring to life the tools that empower developers to work alongside AI with trust, speed, and joy. This role is onsite, 3 days per week in Redmond, WA. Responsibilities Shape the frontier: Prototype and define new interaction patterns for agentic coding, from prompt-based authoring to collaborative debugging. Design in code: Create functional prototypes and experimental interfaces that demonstrate the potential of AI-native developer experiences. Bridge design and engineering: Collaborate closely with product management and engineering to translate conceptual models into performant, scalable solutions. Simplify the complex: Turn advanced AI capabilities into clear, intuitive workflows that make developers feel empowered. And not overwhelmed. Elevate craft: Champion design excellence through systems thinking, interaction detail, and thoughtful use of emerging frameworks. Prototype responsibly: Move fast to explore new ideas while grounding every experiment in trust, privacy, and long-term value. Stay curious: Continuously explore new agentic paradigms, frameworks, and prototyping tools to keep CoreAI at the forefront of the coding revolution. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human–Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design OR Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human–Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience designing and prototyping complex software systems or using design thinking to solve technical problems). Preferred Qualifications: Experience building or extending IDE, CLI, or editor-based tools for developers. Comfort with machine learning, the latest AI models, and model-in-the-loop prototyping. 5+ years full-stack or front-end development experience with expertise in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, Rust, or equivalent). Track record of translating design insights into clean, review-ready PRs and using clear storytelling to align engineering, PM, and leadership around product direction. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Product Design IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The role involves prototyping new interaction patterns for coding and creating functional prototypes that demonstrate AI-native developer experiences. Additionally, it requires collaboration with product management and engineering to translate concepts into scalable solutions.