Software Engineer, Minecraft
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. 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. We are looking for a Software Engineer to help us enhance the content framework for the world's best-selling video game. You will join a team of engineers in Redmond responsible for critical technologies that enable game content creators to move faster, ship larger and more complex experiences, and enable our creator community to push the engine farther. Using your C++ expertise, you will partner with other teams across Minecraft to build out the game content pipeline to generate game-ready assets from source material. You will work on both pipeline services and core engine asset loading systems, allowing us to continue delighting millions of customers across dozens of platforms. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come to work 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- 4+ years of experience developing in C++, preferably cross-platform.
- Knowledge of content formats (textures, sounds, data-defined gameplay assets) used in modern game engines.
- Extensive troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Experience driving cross-org and cross-discipline communications.
Responsibilities
- Extend, maintain, and refactor the Minecraft engine with an eye for quality and performance.
- Creates and implements code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable.
- Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of features.
- Contributes to efforts to break down larger work items into smaller work items and provides estimation.
- Debug and resolve complex problems by investigating and addressing root causes for systemic issues.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
