Description For Principal Software Engineer-Xbox ID-1149

December 24, 2024

Would you like to be at the forefront of Gaming and AI, and work with the top gaming studios in the world? Do you want to design and build products that will transform and accelerate how games are made? As the Xbox Developer team, we build developer tools and services that enable game creators to craft incredible experiences. Xbox is about bringing joy and community to every player on the planet. To achieve this vision, we are crafting the next era of gaming, with players and creators at the center, by empowering creators of all sizes to master the challenges of today and the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

We are seeking an amazing Principal Software Engineer to join us in the Xbox Developer organization and help design and craft the build, test, and flight solutions, boosted by AI, that will power next-generation game construction pipelines. You will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence in software development by example and through mentoring, and you will play a pivotal role in enabling creators to build the best games in the world. If you are passionate about leadership in cutting-edge technology and possess an effective foundation in cloud, automation, and developer tools, we encourage you to apply.

At Xbox, we're committed to inclusivity and diversity. Even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed, we welcome your application. Your unique perspective and potential contributions are highly valued here.

Responsibilities:

Hands-on technical ownership as part of a team of product-focused software developers
Work effectively across organizational, time zone, and geographic boundaries
Drive scalable solutions that accelerate game development
Work across client, services, design, and product management teams to ensure successful customer-centric solutions
Craft clean, efficient, and maintainable code across a range of technologies
Ensure design, implementation, and operation of products and features have a focus on modularity, component reuse, performance, and reliability
Drive for quality in everything you do and continuously improve the systems on which you work
Give and receive feedback in the spirit of continual growth and improvement
Contribute to an inclusive, creative, high-performance team culture

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience building production-level systems
Experience with building and managing services and software that runs efficiently on-premises and in the cloud using C#, scripting languages, and cloud services
Knowledge of front-end development and componentization
Demonstrated strengths in communication, problem-solving, design, and execution
Ability to lead through example and influence
Experience in building new products or features from the ground up
Proficiency in DevOps practices and related tools
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the game development industry and game studio workflows
Familiar with AI/ML concepts and technologies

Join us in shaping the future of gaming technology at Xbox!

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