Microsoft

Senior Software Engineer, Minecraft

Microsoft • $119K — $234K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 4+ years of coding experience in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (or equivalent experience)
  • 4+ years of experience in designing and building modern web applications using HTML, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and CSS
  • 3+ years of experience with RESTful APIs and integrating web applications with service-oriented architectures
  • 3+ years of experience using Git and collaborating in modern development workflows
  • Preferred: 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on customer-facing web applications

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality web experiences that prioritize accessibility, performance, reliability, and security
  • Design, build, and maintain web applications and UI capabilities using React, TypeScript, and modern front-end architectures
  • Contribute to the evolution of the shared web platform and component libraries to enhance quality and developer productivity
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and studio stakeholders to shape technical solutions
  • Build cross-discipline relationships to create cohesive, player-focused experiences
  • Understand customer needs to inform design and implementation decisions

Benefits

  • Work in a creative and collaborative environment with talented individuals
  • Opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized game
  • Engagement in a culture that values inclusivity and accessibility
  • Access to professional development and growth opportunities
  • Participation in a mission-driven team focused on delivering delightful user experiences
Full Job Description
Overview

The Mojang web team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about modern, delightful web experiences in service of the most popular game in the world: Minecraft! As a software engineer on Minecraft Web Team, you will work closely with studio teams to bring Minecraft's whimsy to hundreds of millions of players on the web. You will practice mature engineering and prioritize responsiveness, accessibility, and maintainability while partnering across disciplines and other teams to bring delightful, Minecrafty product experiences to life.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, business-critical web experiences that delight players while meeting high standards for accessibility, performance, reliability, security, and maintainability
  • Design, build, and maintain modern web applications and shared UI capabilities using technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern front-end architectures
  • Contribute to and evolve our shared web platform, component libraries, and engineering practices to improve consistency, quality, and developer productivity across Minecraft web experiences
  • Partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and studio stakeholders to understand customer and business needs, shape technical solutions, and deliver impactful outcomes
  • Build solid cross-discipline relationships and collaborate effectively across teams to create cohesive, player-focused experiences that reflect the Minecraft brand and values
  • Builds an understanding of customer needs to inform design and implementation decisions


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience designing and building modern web applications using HTML, JavaScript, React, TypeScript and CSS AND solving complex technical challenges in web application development, including debugging, performance optimization, scalability, maintainability, and cross-browser compatibility
  • 3+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating web applications with distributed or service-oriented architectures
  • 3+ years of experience using source control systems such as Git and collaborating in modern development workflows


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, OR equivalent practical experience
  • Proven experience delivering production-quality customer-facing web applications with a solid understanding of modern browser technologies, web standards, and responsive design
  • Experience participating in architecture and technical design discussions and driving projects from concept through production release
  • Solid understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles, with experience building accessible user experiences
  • Experience working closely with designers, product managers, and engineers in a cross-functional environment
  • Passion for crafting delightful user experiences and attention to details


In the end, it's the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you'll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals - all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!

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Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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