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Software Engineer, Minecraft

Microsoft

Microsoft

Software Engineering
Redmond, WA, USA
USD 84,200-165,200 / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
Overview

At 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 Software Engineer on the Franchise Technologies and Services team, you will improve accounts, messaging, safety, and related areas in Minecraft, connecting players with the people they want to play with. You will collaborate with teams across the studio to craft user interfaces that millions of players will enjoy. You will use multiple web and native coding languages and frameworks, interface with a large custom game engine, and ship on just about every major PC, mobile, and console platform. We are looking for team members who bring fresh ideas from any of these areas and are eager to develop their skills across all the technologies we work with.

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
  • Implements user interfaces using web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React.
  • Develops application and systems code in C++, integrating with operating system and game engine features.
  • Collaborates with cloud services development teams to build and scale online features.
  • Collaborates with product management, design, data science, quality assurance, and other disciplines to successfully deliver end-to-end improvements for players.
  • Participates in design reviews and code reviews with other engineers.


Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Other 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven 1+ years experience in C++.
  • Proven experience in building web, mobile, or game user interfaces.
  • Proven experience working with mobile, console, or PC entertainment.

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Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 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 $109,000 - $180,400 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.