New 
Sr Software Engineer, Minecraft Online
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 26, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It's the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Minecraft Online team, you will implement new ways for people to find all of the exciting ways to enjoy Minecraft. You will collaborate with teams across the studio to craft user interfaces that millions of players will enjoy. You will use multiple web and native coding languages and frameworks, interface with a large custom game engine, and ship on just about every major PC, mobile, and console platform. We are looking for team members who bring fresh ideas from any of these areas and are eager to develop their skills across all the technologies we work with. 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! Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesWork with the Development and Design Team to implement new features in core parts of Minecraft's "Persona" system. Collaborating with C++ developers on building new rendering support for Persona 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. Embody our Culture & Values | |