Job Description

Frontier Foundry 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, F is built to move fast, think big, and build from the edge.

We're looking for a

Software Engineer

who is curious, adaptable, and excited to build with purpose. You'll join a fast-moving, full-stack squad focused on one or more of F's core charters -- Surface Acceleration, Multimodal Innovation, or AI Agents -- contributing to functional software increments and learning from experienced engineers.



This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about crafting intuitive user experiences, exploring AI-assisted development tools, and collaborating across disciplines to bring bold ideas to life. You'll work closely with senior engineers and leads, contributing to design, development, and intelligent test automation using modern tools like GitHub Copilot and Copilot Studio.

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.



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Responsibilities

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Contribute to the development of software components aligned to one or more F charters: Interaction models (inking, stylus, display tech), Multimodal Innovation (sensor fusion, voice/touch interfaces), or AI Agents (context-aware, task-oriented agents). Contribute across the stack -- with a focus on client-side applications and user-facing experiences. Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, or similar) to reduce boilerplate and accelerate iteration. Collaborate with product, design, and partner teams. Participate in code reviews, prototyping, and sprint demos. Learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a culture of agility and experimentation.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2-3 years of engineering experience with programming skills in one or more languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent practical experience.
Familiarity to AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, or similar.

Other Requirements

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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:

Exposure to one or more interaction models and multimodal interfaces (inking, stylus, voice, touch, sensors, haptics, gestures, etc.) Experience building agents, extensions, or projects on platforms like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, ChatGPT, or similar AI frameworks is a strong plus. Awareness of product design and user experience principles. Willingness to learn and contribute in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Strong collaboration and communication skills.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.