Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft

Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Minecraft Realms team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on the world's best-selling game, focusing on systems that support players' online multiplayer experiences. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and producers to build and maintain features enjoyed by over 100 million players worldwide.

The position involves implementing robust and performant user-facing features, particularly around multiplayer experiences. Strong communication skills are essential as you'll work closely with various teams including services, design, and UX. The role combines technical expertise in languages like C++, JavaScript, and TypeScript with a focus on building large-scale applications.

As part of Microsoft, you'll join a culture focused on growth mindset and innovation. The compensation is competitive, with a base pay range of $117,200 - $229,200 (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC: $153,600 - $250,200), plus comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong skills in React and UX development, and a collaborative mindset. You'll be responsible for implementing new features, collaborating on API decisions, solving user needs, and helping evolve existing features while improving technical best practices within the team.

Join a diverse and passionate team at Mojang Studios, where play is at the heart of everything they do, and help shape the future of one of gaming's most influential titles.