Software Engineer (C++/Minecraft)

Location: Redmond, Washington, United States; 3 days per week in-office

Salary: USD $102,100–$202,200 per year across the U.S.; USD $133,800–$219,200 per year in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area

Company

hirify.global Studios develops Minecraft, a global video game franchise and community-focused creative platform within Microsoft.

What you will do

• Extend, maintain, and refactor the Minecraft engine with a focus on quality and performance.
• Build the game content pipeline to generate game-ready assets from source material.
• Develop pipeline services and core engine asset-loading systems for multiple platforms.
• Implement product, service, and feature code while reusing existing components where appropriate.
• Work with stakeholders to define feature requirements and estimate work.
• Investigate root causes and resolve complex systemic issues through debugging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field plus 2+ years of technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional C++ development experience, preferably in cross-platform environments.
• Knowledge of modern game-engine content formats, including textures, sounds, and data-defined gameplay assets.
• Extensive troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience driving communication across organizations and disciplines.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with hybrid work in Redmond.
• Work with teams developing technologies used by millions of Minecraft players across dozens of platforms.
• Collaborative environment centered on respect, integrity, accountability, inclusion, and a growth mindset.
• Benefits and additional compensation may be available depending on role eligibility.