About the Role

Join the Xbox Experiences and Platform Commerce (XPC) as a Software Engineer II specializing in Catalog & UGC (User-Generated Content). Work with a dynamic team to build scalable distributed services that drive innovation in gaming.

Mission

We aim to empower game creators in engaging players and monetizing games effectively. Your role is crucial in designing and operating reliable services for game studios and developers.

Collaboration

Work closely with various teams, including our SDK, Tools, Portals, and LiveOps, as well as both first-party and third-party studios. This role encourages collaboration across Xbox Live, Game Pass, and our Program Management teams.

Remote Work

This position is fully remote, allowing you to work comfortably from home!

Company Values

At Microsoft, we empower every individual and organization to achieve more. We promote a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, and a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship high-quality service code for millions of users.
• Foster strong relationships with game studios and technology partners.
• Solve complex problems impacting various devices and services.
• Contribute to a world-class engineering team delivering reliable 24x7 services.
• Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years delivering quality software in a professional setting.
• 1-2 years programming in C#, C, C++, or Java.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Linux, Azure, or AWS.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• A collaborative team player eager to learn and share knowledge.
• Proficient in English for global collaboration.

Preferred:

• 2 years experience with .NET Framework or .NET CORE.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and cloud technologies.

Equal Opportunity

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics. For assistance during the application process, informational resources are available.