New 
Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 May 10, 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 a Senior Software Engineer in Minecraft Realms, you will have the unique challenge of working with the developers in the world's best-selling game! The work you will be doing revolves around systems that support the player's journey to find the fun playing together in online experiences. You'll join a cross-functional team and work closely with the other developers, designers, producers, all working together on a game enjoyed by over 100,000,000 players worldwide. We have big dreams for the future of Minecraft Realms and need your help to make them a reality. Experiences where users play together are essential, and a big aspect of the role is to implement this vision in a robust and performant way. This in turn means that communication with other developers, services, design, and UX is a key day-to-day cornerstone. By joining the Realms and Gatherings team, you will find an environment that enables you to leverage your knowledge and values to maintain and evolve a healthy and collaborative culture as we grow. 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. 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
ResponsibilitiesWork with the Development and Design Team to implement new features in Minecraft Realms. Collaborating with C++ developers on building new UI and making API decisions. Work with designers and producers to solve user needs. Support our existing features and help evolve them. Improve ways of working and technical best practices within the team. Embody our Culture & Values. | |