Software Engineer II

Microsoft's Team Xbox is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Gaming Intelligence and AI team's decision engine and experimentation platform team. This role is crucial in building the foundation that powers data-driven decision-making across gaming experiences. The position focuses on designing and implementing experimentation capabilities used across Xbox, creating features and frameworks that enable partner teams to test ideas quickly, measure impact, and deliver individualized experiences that delight players.

The role offers a unique opportunity to shape systems that will help millions of players connect to the games they love. Working in a hybrid environment (up to 50% work from home), you'll be part of a team that builds and maintains experimentation platforms supporting large-scale gaming environments. The position requires collaboration with data engineers, data scientists, and product teams to create seamless experimentation and evaluation tools.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the reliability and scalability of experimentation infrastructure, contributing to monitoring systems, and driving best practices in platform engineering. The role offers competitive compensation ($100,600 - $199,000 per year) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills in distributed systems and experimentation platforms, who wants to make a direct impact on Xbox's gaming experiences. The role combines technical expertise with business impact, as your work will directly influence how millions of players experience Xbox games and services.