UX Engineer - Microsoft Discovery

Microsoft's Strategic Missions and Technology (SMT) team is seeking a UX Engineer to join their Microsoft Discovery team, focusing on developing new growth opportunities and revolutionizing scientific methods through AI integration. This role combines frontend development and UX design expertise to create cutting-edge AI-driven science platform experiences.

As a UX Engineer, you'll be instrumental in defining and executing a new vision for AI-driven science platform development. You'll work at the intersection of design and engineering, developing frontend designs, specifications, and user interface systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The position offers significant career growth potential in a startup-paced environment while working on groundbreaking AI interaction patterns.

The role involves developing prototypes, implementing user interfaces, and ensuring seamless integration between design vision and technical implementation. You'll be responsible for maintaining design system consistency, driving accessibility standards, and creating tools that bridge the gap between design and engineering teams.

Working in Redmond, WA with a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days on-site), you'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower global scientific discovery. The position offers competitive compensation ($100,600 - $199,000 base salary range) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled designer or design-minded engineer who wants to shape the future of scientific research through innovative AI interfaces. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to Microsoft's culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous learning.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and design sensibility, with experience in UX for AI systems and a track record of shipping production code. You'll need to balance creative problem-solving with practical implementation, all while maintaining high standards for user experience and technical excellence.