Job Description

In Mixed Reality, people—not devices—are at the center of everything we do. Our tech moves beyond screens and pixels, creating a new reality aimed at bringing us closer together—whether that’s scientists “meeting” on the surface of a virtual Mars or some yet undreamt-of possibility. To get there, we’re incorporating diverse groundbreaking technologies, from the revolutionary Holographic Processing Unit to computer vision, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and more. We’re a growing team of talented engineers and artists putting technology on a human path across all Windows devices, including Microsoft HoloLens, the Internet of Things, phones, tablets, desktops, and Xbox. We believe there has to be a better way. If you do too, we need you!

 

You are drawn to working on the latest and most innovative products in the world. You seek projects that will transform how people interact with technology. You have a drive to grow your skillset by finding unique challenges that have yet to be solved. We are looking for a Senior Designer to come join us in delivering the next wave of holographic experiences in an exciting new project.

Responsibilities

• Use your human-computer interaction design skills to create amazing, empathetic mixed reality experiences
• Partner with industry-leading Engineers, Artists and Producers
• Work with state-of-the art, next-generation hardware, sensors, and software
• Incorporate the latest AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision capabilities into the design of our products
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years’ industry experience in a design role or related field
• 5+ years’ experience shipping high-quality 3D games or applications
• 3+ years’ experience working with the latest content creation and game engine tools
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable cross-discipline collaboration skills
• Great communication, written and verbal
• Experience with, or understanding of, Augmented or Virtual Reality
• Proficient with Unity, Unreal or related game engine(s)
• Experience working with the US Military or other government contracts
  

Requirements

These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Due to contractual limitations and ITAR obligations associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.

• 1324b(a)(3) is required
  

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