Senior Audio Engineer
Microsoft
Microsoft Copilot is transforming the modern workplace, with voice technology playing a crucial role in creating experiences that are intuitive, trustworthy, and engaging. The M365 Core Design team is currently hiring a Senior Audio Engineer to join our creative team in building voices and audio experiences for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
About M365 Core Design Studio
The M365 Core Design Studio is a global, multidisciplinary team at Microsoft dedicated to bringing humanity to AI experiences. We design intelligent, human-centered solutions that seamlessly integrate into people’s lives and transform how they find, ask, and do across Microsoft 365.
Our studio combines technical depth with creative excellence, blending expertise in UX, motion, voice, storytelling, and systems architecture. We work on some of Microsoft’s most impactful experiences, including Copilot, Business Chat, Windows companions, People experiences, and Search—all with a focus on responsible AI and inclusive design.
Why join the M365 Core Design Studio?
- Shape the Future of AI: Work on cutting-edge AI experiences that redefine productivity for millions.
- Global Impact: Collaborate with diverse teams worldwide.
- Human-Centered Innovation: Make AI more intuitive, inclusive, and trustworthy.
- Growth & Learning: Access world-class resources and mentorship.
- Culture of Creativity: Join a team that values experimentation, storytelling, and bold ideas.
In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across design, engineering, research, and branding to deliver large-scale multimodal experiences, helping define the future of voice in artificial intelligence.
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
- Develop refined components and user experiences.
- Transform design concepts into functional prototypes and code, ensuring ongoing iteration for optimal results.
- Provide constructive feedback and recommend innovative, effective solutions.
- Inform stakeholders when technological limitations necessitate adjustments in design or engineering.
- Adhere to best practices and offer thorough code review feedback to colleagues.
- Collaborate closely with designers and product managers to develop prototypes that effectively communicate experiential goals beyond static compositions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 3+ years experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design and/or shipping production code
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry experience with audio software (e.g., Sound Forge, ProTools, Reaper, Audition, Izotope RX).
- Experience with AI and data-driven design practices, especially developing synthetic voices using LLM technologies.
- Experience in creating/modifying software tools for design and development.
- Familiarity with programming at a high/mid-level (XML, Json, Wwise, Max, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
- A proactive mindset – able to work autonomously with minimal supervision but love collaboration and sharing ideas and discoveries.
- Solid interest and understanding in regards to enabling User Research through prototyping.
- Solid understanding of production requirements and the willingness to steer work to minimize negative impact
- Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team of designers and developers
- A solid interest in design, technology, and trends, with an eye toward the future
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services or AI/ML is a bonus, but not required
UX Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.