Overview
Frontier Foundry (F²) is IDC’s bold new innovation engine — a design-led, full-stack engineering team delivering multimodal, AI-powered experiences across Surface, Windows, and Copilot. Operating outside traditional platform constraints, F² is built to move fast, think big, and build from the edge.This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in dynamic environments, code with vibe, and build with purpose. You’ll join a fast-moving, full-stack squad focused on one or more of F²’s core charters — Surface Acceleration, Multimodal Innovation, or AI Agents — contributing to functional software increments every sprint.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
- Design, build, and deliver high-quality software components aligned to F² charters: interaction models (inking, stylus, display tech), multimodal innovation (sensor fusion, voice/touch interfaces), or AI agents (context-aware, task-oriented).
- Integrate and optimize Nuance Conversational AI technologies (e.g., speech-to-text, text-to-speech, NLU) into multimodal experiences.
- Enhance Voice Access capabilities across platforms, ensuring accessibility, responsiveness, and seamless user interaction.
- Work across the stack — from UI to backend — with a bias for impact and iteration.
- Embrace “vibe coding” using AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, and other generative AI tools to reduce boilerplate and drive intelligent test automation.
- Collaborate with product, design, and partner teams to shape backlog priorities and deliver intuitive, high-impact experiences.
- Navigate evolving priorities with ingenuity, turning loosely defined ideas into tangible software outcomes.
- Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and prototyping efforts.
- Foster a culture of agility, experimentation, and outcome-driven development.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with Nuance voice technologies or similar platforms (e.g., Azure Speech, Dialogflow, Alexa Skills Kit).
- Deep understanding of Voice Access systems, accessibility APIs, and assistive technologies.
- Strong proficiency in full-stack development, especially client-side application engineering and user-facing experiences.
- Experience with GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, or equivalent vibe coding/generative AI 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Experience building agents, extensions, or projects on platforms like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, or similar AI frameworks.
- Strong product and design instincts with the ability to shape user-facing experiences and make informed trade-offs.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
#W+DJOBS#W+DThis 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
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