Senior Prototype Technologist at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prototyping, User Testing, Figma, AI Integration, Accessibility, Design Systems, Component Libraries, Collaboration, Performance Optimization, Scalability, Reusability, Human Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Product Design, Visual Design, Generative AI

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft Copilot Studio is the end-to-end conversational AI platform at the center of Microsoft’s AI revolution. It empowers makers, developers, and enterprises to build intelligent agents and agentic workflows that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and beyond. Our mission is to enable human-centered AI experiences that help every person and organization achieve more. The Copilot Studio Design and Research teams are pivotal in shaping intuitive, inclusive, and delightful experiences for millions of users. We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Senior UX Engineer who can meticulously craft our collective vision through code, while being an influential liaison between the UX and Engineering teams to up-level our quality across the organization—building consistent, intuitive, and accessible experiences, leveraging modern aesthetics and the latest generative AI technology. If you thrive on crafting elegant, reusable components and bridging design with engineering at scale, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact. We are seeking a Senior Prototype Technologist who will: Develop and maintain functional prototypes that fully leverage Microsoft’s latest LLMs and generative AI capabilities. Act as a bridge between Design, Software Engineering, and AI Science teams, ensuring seamless integration of UX concepts with technical feasibility. Rapidly iterate on interaction models, validating hypotheses through hands-on prototyping and user testing. Contribute to design systems and component libraries optimized for conversational and agentic experiences. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Transform Figma designs into production-ready AI-first code, enabling our teams to deliver modern, consistent interfaces faster. Partner with AI scientists to integrate model outputs into UX prototypes, ensuring performance and usability. Provide technical guidance on feasibility, scalability, and accessibility for new UX patterns. Document and share best practices for prototyping AI-driven experiences within Microsoft’s ecosystem. Collaborate across disciplines to educate others on design and implementation tradeoffs, proactively identifying potential risks and developing solutions for optimal outcomes. Champion accessibility, performance, and reusability, making every design system component robust and future-proof. Shape the future of our design system by contributing to AI-driven tooling, open-source initiatives, while building automation to enhance scalability, maintainability, and forward-thinking innovation. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 3+ years experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code OR equivalent experience. Figma expertise and deep understanding of Microsoft's product ecosystem and current agent building tools. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 3+ years experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code OR equivalent experience. 2+ years experience shipping production-ready code as a result of a collaborative process. #copilotstudio #BICJOBS #ExperienceStudio UX Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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

Develop and maintain functional prototypes leveraging Microsoft's latest LLMs and generative AI capabilities. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of UX concepts with technical feasibility.