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Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 28, 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.The Gameplay Systems team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build the engine and systems that power Minecraft experiences across many platforms. In this role, you will define architecture, evaluate requirements, estimate development, and integrate high-quality features into the product. You will empower internal developers and the creator community to deliver world-class experiences to players. Collaboration with peers in development, design, production, and quality will be key to delivering robust features on schedule. Successful candidates will be able to collaborate with and guide other engineers to deliver features.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.
ResponsibilitiesDesigns elegant solutions for systems which result in simple, extensible, and maintainable high-quality code.Leads design, implementation, and code reviews across the feature area. Mentors other team members on doing these at quality.Effective communicator who can reach successful outcomes through collaboration across disciplines.Uses technical knowledge of the product design and code to identify risks and prevent classes of bugs.Builds a deep understanding of customer needs to inform design and implementation decisions. | |