Senior Research Software Engineer

The MSR Future Experiences Team is inviting applications for a Senior Research Software Engineer to join our team in solving real-world problems and pushing the boundaries of Human-Computer Interaction and AI. We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers, engineers, scientists, and designers who are exploring future human experiences through prototyping, system-building, design sketching, and observational study of human behavior. You can learn more about our group and recent research at http://aka.ms/future-experiences.   

We are seeking exceptional candidates to advance the state-of-the-art in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Human-Centered AI to help shape future user experiences. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, the following:   

• Human-AI/agent interaction and experiences  

• Generative user interfaces and interaction techniques  

• Multimedia perceptual systems and interaction   

• Accessible and inclusive design  

• Affective computing  

• Responsible AI  

• AI mediated sensemaking  

• Data visualization  

• Spatial computing  

We welcome applicants who focus on the intersection of these areas with generative AI.   

As a Senior Research Software Engineer on our team, you will work on challenging and impactful projects. You will apply your solid software engineering skills and expertise to a range of problems including rapid prototyping and testing of research hypotheses, contributing to, releasing, and maintaining high-quality open-source libraries and frameworks, and building and deploying robust practical solutions to real world problems. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with other researchers and engineers across the company to amplify your impact and grow your career in a supportive and stimulating environment.  

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 and are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.  

Location will be Redmond, US.