Data Engineering Lead

Microsoft's Xbox Experiences and Platforms team is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to join their Xbox Platform Data Intelligence Team. This role is crucial in shaping the next generation of data and analytics capabilities for Xbox, working at the intersection of gaming innovation and data engineering.

The position involves leading and mentoring a team while working closely with engineering and product management to design, implement, and evolve innovative data capabilities. You'll be responsible for driving analytics and insights on engineering features, leveraging core data pipelines to influence product decisions that impact Xbox Leadership, Finance, Business Planning, and Engineering teams.

The role is part of Team Xbox's broader mission to empower 3 billion gamers worldwide, contributing to Microsoft's significant presence in the gaming industry. You'll be working on technically challenging projects within a healthy, high-caliber team, developing solutions that directly impact the gaming experience across multiple platforms.

Key aspects of the role include developing engineering best practices, measuring product success metrics, providing thought leadership on data platform capabilities, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance team culture. The position offers a blend of technical leadership and people management, with opportunities to work with cloud-based technologies and the Azure Analytics stack.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data engineering professional who wants to make a significant impact in the gaming industry while working with cutting-edge technology at Microsoft. The role offers comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on products that reach millions of users worldwide.