User Experience Developer

Do you feel you’re no longer innovating in your current job? Does the inner entrepreneur in you need an outlet? If so, prepare to meet your dream job at Live Labs! Live Labs bridges the work of engineering and research with a mix of game-changing incubations and technology transfers that seek to harness the potential of the web. We have a diverse set of projects that span machine learning, information retrieval, social networking, distributed systems and p2p problems.  Recent releases include Photosynth, Silverlight Deep Zoom, and Entity Extraction in Live Search. We have an equally diverse mix of people in Live Labs comprised of the company’s best engineers, world-renowned scientists and world-class product designers.  You will be working on a project that seeks to understand the world’s information using advanced machine learning techniques to classify and extract information.  If you’re tired of living in a world of simple keywords and ten blue links, this is the place for you. We're looking for a talented developer who is passionate about creating world class user experiences. Ideally, you have a stellar track record that reflects your outstanding development skills and entrepreneurial drive. You also have a strong aesthetic sense and a deep appreciation for good product design. You are very comfortable coding in the .net platform and are proficient in developing web applications using Silverlight and/or Ajax/DHTML. Expertise in WPF, web services, databases and C++ would be a plus. A Bachelors in Computer Science or related discipline is required along with 3 years experience in a development role. A Masters or PhD. would be a plus. If you feel this describes you, come visit us in our cool new workspace and explore whether Live Labs is right for you. With offices in downtown Bellevue and Seattle, Live Labs is a fun and creative place to work in an urban setting. Microsoft offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vacation, employee stock purchase plan, and 401k, plus some great extras including: our 24-hour nurse line, stay fit program, product discounts, and paid infant care leave. All part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees. For more information about life at Microsoft, please visit our careers website. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. Key Words: UX Design, User Experience, Silverlight, Ajax, DHTMLm WPF, web services, database, C++ ;