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, a veteran mechanic helping a trainee across the world, or some yet undreamt-of possibility. We're creating products that blend hardware, computer vision, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and more. From HoloLens to virtual reality headsets to the Mixed Reality Services that power them all, we're a growing team of talented engineers and artists putting technology on a human path. We believe there must be a better way. If you do too, we need you!

If you are excited to lead the direction of Mixed Reality platforms and products, please apply.

* Understand our customers, their industries, and their business needs to drive insights within the product team and turn data into customer-obsessed product plans.
* Through customer obsessed product plans help drive clarity, alignment and execution on product and roadmaps.
* Validate features by prototyping Mixed Reality experiences and executing customer workflows.
* Communicate internally with clarity and precision to drive alignment in small and broad teams.
* Report out to executive leaders on a periodic basis.
* Effectively collaborate, build relationships and influence team members to achieve product objectives.
* Evangelize Mixed Reality platforms and products with customers, partners and at industry events.
* 4+ years of Program Management and/or Product Management experience.
* Experience working through a complete product cycle, from initial design through post-release support, across engineering and product functions.
* High tolerance for ambiguity and change.
* Excellent design and problem-solving skills.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in driving customer conversations to solicit unbiased feedback.
* Optional experience with developer platforms: Including API design, SDKs, 3D Development Unity, DirectX, Unreal. Experience building and prototyping iOS, Android, AR, VR applications.
* Optional experience with embedded systems: Experience with embedded system design and silicon-related engagements.
* Optional experience with product planning: Drive market opportunities and partner with Hardware, Software, Marketing, Sales, and Business Planning to deliver business outcomes.

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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.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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