Software Engineer

Microsoft • Chicago, IL

79d • $84,200 - $165,200 • Remote

About The Position

At Xbox, we're committed to inclusivity and diversity. Even if you don't meet all qualifications, we welcome your application. Your unique perspective and potential contributions are highly valued here. Would you like to be at the forefront of AI and Gaming and work with state-of-the-art AI research and the top gaming studios in the world? Are you an early-career engineer who loves to build world-changing products while learning from experienced mentors? At Xbox Gaming AI, we are exploring new emerging technology trends to craft the next era of gaming. We are venturing beyond the horizon and charting a course forward with players and creators at the center. Our goal is to define the future of Xbox by advancing our mission of bringing joy and community to every player on the planet. If you value dynamic and agile teams that are proactively advocating for a diverse workforce, we have a role for you. We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team at Xbox Gaming AI and help build the next generation of AI-powered services and frameworks. As a key contributor, you'll implement well-scoped features, write and test high-quality code, and collaborate closely with senior engineers and partners across the organization. You'll grow your skills in cloud services and AI while helping develop reliable, scalable products that leverage the latest advances. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Experience and familiarity with cloud-native development and DevOps practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD, automated testing) and foundational knowledge of data structures/algorithms, with a willingness to learn Azure services.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Azure infrastructure and services (e.g., compute, storage, networking); interest in Windows on Azure is a plus.
• Exposure to video game development, particularly tools or automation.
• Previous exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience or interest in leveraging AI for software development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to integrating AI models into reliable, scalable services and frameworks, learning best practices for performance, safety, and cost.
• Collaborate with research, data science, and product management to translate requirements into clear engineering tasks and customer-centric solutions.
• Help design and implement Azure-based components to scale ML/AI solutions across Xbox, including instrumentation, logging, and monitoring.
• Craft clean, efficient, and maintainable code across technologies such as C#, C++, Python, React, and Azure; add unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews.
• Navigate ambiguity with guidance: ask great questions, run experiments, iterate on feedback, and take ownership of well-defined features (including participating in on-call with support as you ramp).

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree