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At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Play is the bedrock of our existence, the blocky backbone of our games, and the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our community to Minecraft as a classroom tool, play shapes everything we do.
We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a diverse and active community. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community and for everyone to see themselves in what we make.
As a Software Engineer II, Minecraft, you will work with the User Interface (UI) in the world’s most popular game. The work revolves around UI that supports players’ journey to find the fun in the game. You will join a cross-functional team and collaborate with other developers, designers, producers, and UX professionals on a game enjoyed by over 100,000,000 players worldwide. We have big dreams for Minecraft and need your help to realize them.
The end-user experience is essential, and a key part of the role is implementing designers’ and UX visions in a performant way. Communication with other developers, design, and UX is a day-to-day cornerstone. By joining the Realms and Gatherings team, you will be in an environment that enables you to leverage your knowledge and values to maintain and evolve a healthy, collaborative culture as we grow.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. We build on values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Work with the Development and Design Team to implement new features in the Minecraft UI.
Collaborate with C++ developers on building new UI and making API decisions.
Work with designers and producers to solve user needs.
Balance performance, user experience, and developer experience in every decision.
Be quality driven, with experience in test automation and good API design.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, JavaScript, or React.
OR equivalent experience.
1 year experience using React or an equivalent UI framework or library.
1 year experience developing complex software systems or applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience building large-scale React applications.
Experience of working in product teams that build experiences using modern web development towards a large customer base.
Clear communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a natural collaborator and team player.
Ability to prototype, iterate, and take initiative to drive progress.
Software Quality Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7th, 2025.
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!
#mojangjobs #gamingjobs
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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Software Engineer II, Minecraft
role at
Mojang Studios .
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Play is the bedrock of our existence, the blocky backbone of our games, and the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our community to Minecraft as a classroom tool, play shapes everything we do.
We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a diverse and active community. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community and for everyone to see themselves in what we make.
As a Software Engineer II, Minecraft, you will work with the User Interface (UI) in the world’s most popular game. The work revolves around UI that supports players’ journey to find the fun in the game. You will join a cross-functional team and collaborate with other developers, designers, producers, and UX professionals on a game enjoyed by over 100,000,000 players worldwide. We have big dreams for Minecraft and need your help to realize them.
The end-user experience is essential, and a key part of the role is implementing designers’ and UX visions in a performant way. Communication with other developers, design, and UX is a day-to-day cornerstone. By joining the Realms and Gatherings team, you will be in an environment that enables you to leverage your knowledge and values to maintain and evolve a healthy, collaborative culture as we grow.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. We build on values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Work with the Development and Design Team to implement new features in the Minecraft UI.
Collaborate with C++ developers on building new UI and making API decisions.
Work with designers and producers to solve user needs.
Balance performance, user experience, and developer experience in every decision.
Be quality driven, with experience in test automation and good API design.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, JavaScript, or React.
OR equivalent experience.
1 year experience using React or an equivalent UI framework or library.
1 year experience developing complex software systems or applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience building large-scale React applications.
Experience of working in product teams that build experiences using modern web development towards a large customer base.
Clear communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a natural collaborator and team player.
Ability to prototype, iterate, and take initiative to drive progress.
Software Quality Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 7th, 2025.
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!
#mojangjobs #gamingjobs
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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