UX Engineer

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of design systems and building tools that empower makers? Join the Fluent Design System team as we create the next generation of Microsoft's design system for M365-one that goes beyond pixels and patterns to embrace natural language, design logic, and AI-driven experiences.

We're entering a new era where UX engineering skills are more critical than ever. Design systems are evolving to include prompt and context engineering, model-first paradigms, and generative AI tooling. This role is your opportunity to help define those standards and prototype the future of human-computer interaction in an age of conversational design.
About You

• A UX Engineer with strong front-end skills and a deep appreciation for design craft.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and excited by emerging technologies like AI/ML, natural language interfaces, and generative design.
• A systems thinker who understands how design systems evolve and scale.
• A collaborative problem-solver who can articulate trade-offs and bring others along the journey.

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

• Build the future of design systems: Help establish new, model-first design paradigms and standards that scale across Microsoft 365.
• Prototype next-gen interactions: Explore and validate new ways people and AI collaborate-beyond screens and clicks-through rapid prototyping.
• Create tools for makers: Develop innovative tools and workflows that leverage generative AI to accelerate design and engineering.
• Bridge design and engineering: Translate design intent into high-quality, interactive experiences that feel seamless and human.
• Collaborate deeply: Work alongside designers, researchers, and engineers to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field AND 2+ years experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code OR equivalent experience.

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:

• 4+ years of experience in UX engineering, front-end development, or related fields-or equivalent expertise.
• Experience with web technologies: TypeScript, React/Next.js, HTML, CSS/SCSS.
• Solid prototyping, coding, debugging and problem-solving skills .
• Solid communication skills and experience working cross-functionally.
• Ability to effectively work on cross functional teams with Design, Research, Engineering, and PM.
• GitHub, CodePen, or other links showcasing coding skills OR portfolio is required.
• Experience with design systems at scale.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or Microsoft Azure services.
• Passion for human-computer interaction and emerging design paradigms.
• Experience with Figma and other design software.

UX Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
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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.