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Senior Software Engineer - Minecraft

Microsoft

$119,800 - $234,700
Sep 27, 2025
Redmond, WA, USA
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Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, are seeking to build a better world through the power of play by developing the engine and systems that power Minecraft experiences across many platforms.

Requirements

  • Coding in C++ and other languages including, but not limited to, C, JavaScript, or Python
  • Understanding of architecture of modern component-based game engines
  • 4+ years of experience developing games or game technologies in C++
  • Proven knowledge of software engineering practices
  • Ability to quickly prototype, iterate, and take initiative to drive progress

Responsibilities

  • Define architecture, evaluate requirements, estimate development, and integrate high-quality features into the product
  • Empower internal developers and the creator community to deliver world-class experiences to players
  • Collaborate with peers in development, design, production, and quality to deliver robust features on schedule
  • Designs 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
  • Uses technical knowledge of the product design and code to identify risks and prevent classes of bugs

Other

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
  • 4+ years technical engineering experience
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on collaboration and inclusivity
  • Ability to collaborate with and guide other engineers to deliver features
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States