Software Engineer II (Minecraft)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (Minecraft): Developing and coordinating next-generation game technology and foundational services for Minecraft with an accent on robust features, timely delivery, and quality code. Focus on designing and implementing cloud-based web services using Azure compute and storage, ensuring high quality and scalability for a global community.

Location: Onsite in Redmond, Washington, United States.

Salary: USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year (broader U.S.) or USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year (San Francisco Bay Area and New York City).

Company

hirify.global Studios, creators of Minecraft, aims to build a better world through the power of play by enabling millions to create and play together, connecting people globally, and fostering an active community.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and coordinate features using Microsoft Azure compute and storage.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables with extensible and maintainable code.
• Actively communicate within and across teams to achieve successful outcomes through collaboration.
• Build partnerships with developers, program managers, and designers.
• Identify technological opportunities, risks, and prototype new techniques to create high-quality player-focused games.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience.
• Experience with coding in languages including C# or Java.
• Experience writing cloud-based web services, preferably in Azure.
• Understanding of Azure for compute, storage, cache, and Virtual Machines (VMs), or comparable cloud-based web services.
• Must be able to work onsite in Redmond, Washington, United States.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years experience, OR Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience.
• Understanding of test- and performance-driven methodology to build robust and highly scalable services.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven to build a better world through play, connecting people globally.
• Fosters an incredibly diverse, active, and passionate community.
• Collaborative environment with bright, warm, and creative individuals.
• Growth mindset culture, innovating to empower others and realize shared goals.
• Values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion.
• Eligibility for benefits and other compensation (details available on Microsoft Careers).