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Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Engineer in Los Angeles, California
On Team Xbox, we aspire to empower the world’s 3 billion gamers to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want. Gaming, the largest and fastest growing category in media & entertainment, represents an important growth opportunity for Microsoft. We are leading with innovation, as highlighted by the PC Game Pass subscription, bringing Xbox to new devices with Cloud Gaming, and new game content from Activision Blizzard King, creating exciting new possibilities for players.
The Xbox Experiences and Platforms team is home to the engineering work that makes this vision possible, building the developer tools and services that enable game creators to craft incredible experiences, the commerce systems that connect publishers with their audience and help gamers engage with their next favorite games, the platforms on which those games play at their best, and the experiences that turn every screen into an Xbox.
Our Experiences Engineering team is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to build storefront experiences and bring new end-to-end features to the Xbox app for PC. You will be essential in transforming our storefront experiences to engage non-subscribers effectively, aiming to boost transactions for game purchases, add-ons, and subscriptions. You’ll be charged with the critical task of updating game pages to be more inviting and reflective of the vibrant community that each game offers. This includes modernizing our app and services to enable us to expand the breadth and depth of content that we display, and to rejuvenate the look and feel of these experiences, all while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards in a rapidly changing global market.
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.
This role is pivotal in driving these initiatives forward, ensuring our storefront not only meets but also exceeds the progressive expectations of our gaming community.
Responsibilities
Leading your feature team in researching and deploying an enhanced storefront experience, learning from successful strategies across other Microsoft platforms.
Mentoring developers, aiding in their feature development, and advancing their technical skills.
Contributing to the technical improvements of the Xbox app, emphasizing performance and quality.
Providing strategic insights and direction for future UXplatforms .
Other
Embody our Culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, JavaScript
OR equivalent experience.
Experience building React or React Native applications.
A solid interest for bringing end user experiences to a gaming audience and an understanding of their needs.
Experience as a technical leader, driving design and architecture across the product codebase.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, JavaScript
OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, JavaScript
OR equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience building client applications on PC or Mobile.
UWP development experience.
Experience using real time data signals to monitor and alert on product health.
We welcome gamers and non-gamers alike, and actively seek out new perspectives to make our products better for everyone. Come join Experiences on Team Xbox and help define what’s next for Gaming!
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 June 30, 2024.
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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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .