Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft

MicrosoftRedmond, WA
122d$119,800 - $234,700

About The Position

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. 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. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us enhance the frameworks inside the core engine of one of the world's most popular video games. You will join a team of engineers in Redmond responsible for critical low-level technologies including resource versioning/packaging/loading, data reflection, and core entity component systems. Using your C++ expertise, ranging from complex metaprogramming to low-level memory and central processing unit optimizations, you will partner with other teams across Minecraft to ensure our engine is modern, efficient, and above all easy to use, allowing us to continue delighting millions of customers across dozens of platforms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java OR equivalent experience.
  • 1 year of experience with architecture and development of modern game engines.

Nice To Haves

  • 5+ years of experience developing in C++, preferably cross-platform.
  • Extensive troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Experience driving cross-org and cross-discipline communications.
  • Previous shipped video game titles as a software developer.

Responsibilities

  • Extend, maintain, and refactor the Minecraft engine with an eye for quality and performance.
  • Mentor other engineers and lead by example by producing simple, extensible, and maintainable code.
  • Design, plan, and execute product timelines to deliver quality features.
  • Engage with teams across the studio on project planning, technical design, knowledge-sharing, and code reviews.
  • Debug and resolve complex problems by investigating and addressing root causes for systemic issues.
  • Embody our Culture & Values.

Benefits

  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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