Principal Software Engineering Manager, Minecraft
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
At 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. We are looking for a
Principal Software Engineering Manager to join the Minecraft Web
team. You will lead a team with a strong culture of quality,
customer obsession, and continuous improvement to deliver
delightful, accessible web experiences that reach hundreds of
millions of players. You will collaborate across disciplines and
partner with studio teams to deliver significant business impact
while driving improvements in how the team executes against product
goals. Most importantly you will support and grow a team of
world-class engineers by fostering an inclusive culture that helps
everyone to be at their best. 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. 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! Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND
6 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages
including, but not limited to, C#, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets),
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), or Javascript OR equivalent
experience. 2 years people management experience. Preferred
Qualifications: Masters Degree in Computer Science or related
technical field AND 8 years technical engineering experience with
coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, CSS
(Cascading Style Sheets), HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), or
Javascript OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related
technical field AND 10 years technical engineering experience with
coding in languages including, but not limited, to C#, CSS
(Cascading Style Sheets), HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), or
Javascript OR equivalent experience. 4 years people management
experience 2 years technical leadership experience driving
engineering roadmaps, leading teams, mentoring and helping others
to grow Experience with core Web front-end technologies:
HTML/CSS/Javascript Experience with Microsoft cloud service
technologies Familiarity with mature web experimentation practices
Experience partnering with external development partners Software
Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across
the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 -
$304,200 per year. Microsoft will accept applications for the role
until June 23, 2025. Responsibilities Manage a team of developers
with ownership of front-end and back-end web technologies Leads
with an emphasis on mature engineering practices required for
agility with quality Drive technical strategy that improves
delivery and team workflows Build and maintain strong partnerships
with key studio teams, partners, and stakeholders Take a hands-on
approach by staying involved in the code and deeply understanding
how the software functions Embody our Culture & Values
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