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How much do microsoft design jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for microsoft design in the United States is $50.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Microsoft Design?

Microsoft Design is the creative team responsible for shaping the user experience and visual identity of Microsoft's products and services. This team includes a variety of design professionals such as user experience (UX) designers, user interface (UI) designers, illustrators, and researchers. Their work focuses on making technology more accessible, intuitive, and visually appealing for millions of users worldwide. Microsoft Design collaborates closely with engineers and product managers to ensure that design and functionality work together seamlessly across all Microsoft platforms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Microsoft designer?

To thrive as a Microsoft Designer, you need strong visual design skills, user experience (UX) expertise, and typically a degree in design or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft’s own design systems such as Fluent UI is often required. Collaboration, creativity, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for translating user needs into innovative product solutions. These abilities ensure the creation of intuitive, visually appealing interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and align with Microsoft’s brand standards.

How does a Microsoft Design team member typically collaborate with engineers and product managers during a project?

At Microsoft, design team members work closely with engineers and product managers throughout the product development lifecycle. Early stages involve brainstorming sessions and design sprints where ideas are shared openly. Designers regularly hold review meetings with engineers to ensure their concepts are feasible and align with technical constraints, while collaborating with product managers to ensure user needs and business goals are met. This cross-functional teamwork helps transform creative ideas into intuitive, user-friendly Microsoft products.

What is the difference between Microsoft Design vs User Experience Designer?

AspectMicrosoft DesignUser Experience Designer
CredentialsDesign degree, Microsoft certificationsDesign or related degree, UX certifications
Work EnvironmentMicrosoft offices, collaborative teamsTech companies, agencies, or freelance
Industry UsagePrimarily within Microsoft products and servicesVarious industries including tech, healthcare, finance
Job FocusDesigning Microsoft-specific interfaces and experiencesCreating user-centered designs across platforms

Microsoft Design focuses on creating interfaces and experiences specifically for Microsoft products, often requiring familiarity with Microsoft tools and standards. User Experience Designers have a broader scope, working across multiple platforms and industries to enhance overall user satisfaction. While both roles require strong design skills and user research, Microsoft Design is more specialized within the Microsoft ecosystem.

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Infographic showing various Microsoft Design job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,435 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager

Redmond, WA • On-site

Microsoft
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

$133K - $219K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Manage the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for site due diligence, site selection, and early grading design projects.

  • Coordinate and oversee internal and external resources for the delivery of datacenter building projects, including master planning, feasibility studies, and infrastructure planning.

  • Provide design management, technical direction, and leadership for site due diligence and early works design projects.


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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the World's largest Cloud Infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft's "Cloud First" mission. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide, and we are looking for a Datacenter Site Due Diligence (SDD) Design Manager to help achieve our mission and to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world's largest online services.
The Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager will manage the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for greenfield and brownfield sites, with a focus on site due diligence, site selection, and early grading design. This position will manage internal and external resources for the delivery of the datacenter building, including master planning, feasibility studies, early works design, and infrastructure planning to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter capacity roadmap for the Americas.
The Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager will be responsible for the facilitation and delivery of Microsoft's industry-leading datacenter designs, including the development of innovative technology and advanced concepts in site due diligence to be used as the basis for future design. This role will provide design management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership for our site due diligence and early works design projects. To be successful in this role, the candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent SDD and early works projects with a focus on scopes, schedules, and budgets of the projects. Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager will engage with key MS stakeholder groups within Microsoft, as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
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
  • Coordinate and manage teams of architects, engineers, and designers and deliver projects aligned with the defined scope, schedule, and budget.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, organize tasks, and lead teams or projects.

  • Proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams in dynamic environments.

  • Embodiment of our culture and values.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate in civil engineering, architecture, construction engineering or related field OR Master's Degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction engineering or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

  • 4+ years' experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

  • 4+ years' experience in project management, civil engineering specific to design and construction for mission critical or datacenter environments OR equivalent experience.

  • Architecture, civil engineering, and/or urban planning background and experience.

Background Check Requirements:
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.

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Hardware Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Industry

Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Redmond, WA, US

Year founded

1975

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