Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal UX Architect
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is building a next-generation data platform to enhance AI capabilities. As a Principal UX Architect, you will design semantic frameworks that enable AI agents to understand business contexts, ensuring that knowledge is structured and accessible for effective user interaction.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Prototype and Model Semantic Experiences: Rapidly prototype user scenarios that show how well-structured knowledge transforms AI interactions. Turn abstract semantic concepts into tangible agent behaviors that solve real business problems
Build Knowledge Architectures that Scale: Define ontologies and agent playbooks that reflect how businesses actually work. Structure Dataverse schemas and entity relationships to make data semantically accessible and actionable
Make Complexity Clear: Write interface copy, system messages, and agent responses that make sophisticated semantic concepts feel intuitive. Bridge the gap between technical capability and human understanding
Drive Cross-Functional Impact: Partner closely with engineers, product managers, and domain experts to ensure semantic models are both technically feasible and genuinely useful. Influence architectural decisions with user-centered thinking
Establish Content Governance: Create and maintain style guides, content libraries, and governance frameworks that keep semantic assets consistent, accurate, and scalable as the platform grows
Ground Decisions in Research: Conduct user research and analyze feedback to continuously refine semantic structures. Validate that your models actually help users and agents accomplish their goals
Champion Accessibility: Ensure all semantic content and interfaces meet accessibility standards and reflect inclusive design principles
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design
OR Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g. for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing
OR equivalent experience
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
Occasional travel (0% to 25%) is expected in this role
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 11+ years' experience working in product or service design
OR master's degree in in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 8+ years' experience working in product or service design
OR equivalent experience
Experience with ontology or taxonomy tools
Deep understanding of information architecture and content strategy
Experience designing content systems
Company
Microsoft
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