New 
Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 22, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It's the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. As aSeniorSoftware Engineer on the Franchise Technologies and Services team,you will build in-game systems that help players sign in, stay safe online, and connect with the people they want to play with.You will beimprovinga largecustomgame engine, integratingwithservicesfromMicrosoftand Xbox,andshippingcoderegularlytojust about everymajorPC, mobile, and console platform.We are anexperiences-focused team that includes services and UI engineers,and you will help everyone come together to build end-to-end experiences for players. As a member of the team, you will advocate for solutions thatwe can test,monitor, andmaintainover the long termand help others grow their skills. In the end, it's the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you'll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals - all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! 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.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop application and systems code in C++, integrating with operating system and game engine features. Collaborate with cloud services development teams to build and scale online features.Collaborate with product management, design, data science, quality assurance, and other disciplines to successfully deliver end-to-end improvements for players. Leaddesign reviews and code reviews with other engineers. Continuously improve the architecture, performance, testability, and documentation of the team's code. Organizework independently and help direct the work of other engineers, making progress consistently across multiple projects. Embody our Culture & Values | |