Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft

Responsibilities: Extend, maintain, and refactor the Minecraft engine with an eye for quality and performance. Mentor other engineers and lead by example by producing simple, extensible, and maintainable code. Design, plan, and execute product timelines to deliver quality features. Engage with teams across the studio on project planning, technical design, knowledge-sharing, and code reviews. Debug and resolve complex problems by investigating and addressing root causes for systemic issues. Embody our Culture & Values

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, JavaOR equivalent experience.1 year of experience with architecture and development of modern game engines.

Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience developing in C++, preferably cross-platform. Extensive troubleshooting and debugging skills. Experience driving cross-org and cross-discipline communications. Previous shipped video game titles as a software developer. Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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-payMicrosoft will accept applications for the role until September 19th, 2025.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.