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Overview

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Technology is the canvas for the next wave of human creativity and progress. At Microsoft Creative Technology, part of the Microsoft Research Accelerator, we leverage the world's leading scientific research to deliver state-of-the-art AI/ML, cloud computing, real-time graphics, generative AI, Extended Reality (XR), computational media, creative and media tools, and other emerging domains-technologies that revolutionize the human condition. Our mission is to empower every person and organization—to imagine, build, and share experiences that inspire, educate, and connect.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end technical execution for innovative, research-driven projects, including architecture, experimental design, rapid prototyping, and delivery.
• Lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams and mentor technical talent, fostering empowerment, inclusion, and collaborative innovation.
• Break complex engineering problems into actionable sprints, strategically aligning team efforts to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions.
• Cultivate engineering excellence by implementing bug-tracking workflows, sprint planning, and iterative development cycles grounded in data and customer feedback.
• Formulate and test scientific hypotheses, design rigorous experiments, and analyze results to drive iterative development.
• Disseminate research and technical insights through publications, patents, conference presentations, technical blogs, and open-source contributions, engaging with the scientific and developer communities.
• Collaborate closely across disciplines-engineering, design, research, media, and product-to translate scientific discoveries into compelling, accessible experiences.
• Drive hands-on development on state-of-the-art AI/ML, generative AI, cloud computing, real-time graphics, XR, computational media, creative and media tools, and other emerging domains; ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality outcomes grounded in rigorous research.
• Design and implement data-driven evaluation frameworks to measure impact, inform iteration, and validate hypotheses.
• Champion experimentation and innovation: pilot bold ideas, iterate rapidly, integrate multidisciplinary feedback, and document learnings.
• Communicate technical vision, research methodology, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the evolution of our team's methodologies and best practices, promoting well-being, flexibility, and a global-first ethos.
• Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related scientific or technical discipline AND 4+ years professional software development experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, C, C++, C#, Java, or JavaScript
• OR equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with one or multiple of the following technologies: state-of-the-art AI/ML systems, generative AI, cloud computing, real-time graphics, XR, computational media and/or creative and media tools.
• Advanced proficiency in one or multiple technologies: Azure, Python, React TS, NoSQL, Cosmos DB, .Net, and/or AI technologies such as LLMs, semantic embeddings, search, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
• 4+ years of experience in Python and Web development (JavaScript, ReactJS, node, html).

• Preferred Qualifications: Passion for creativity and scientific inquiry; experience building, integrating, or extending media, creative, or visualization tools; leading hypothesis-driven research; prototype or product delivery at scale; documentation and communication skills; mentorship of technical and creative talent; recognized publications, patents, or open-source contributions; portfolio of prototypes or projects.

Software 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; the base pay range for this role in San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 9, 2025.

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.

Employment details

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job function: Management

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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