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Senior Software Engineer

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Microsoft

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity

AI generated summary

  • You need a BS/MS in Computer Science, 6+ years of experience in React/React Native, strong JavaScript/C/C++/C# skills, and a passion for gaming UX to lead product design and architecture.
  • You will design, implement, and validate software features, mentor team members, collaborate across teams, and uphold engineering excellence while fostering an inclusive culture.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience building end-user applications
  • Experience building React or React Native applications
  • Excellent design and coding skills in JavaScript or C/C++/C#
  • A strong interest in 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
  • Experience using real time data signals to monitor and alert on product health
  • Experience shipping web applications using React JS and Typescript
  • Experience shipping cross-platform applications using React JS and Typescript
  • Understanding of modern web app development against cloud service dependencies
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of challenges related to the gaming space, including but not limited to responsive UX design across device form factors, navigational input including gamepad, touch, and mouse/keyboard.

Responsibilities

  • Learn various tools and technologies and effectively use them to deliver our wide variety of customer scenarios.
  • Translate requirements into high quality software design and implementation.
  • Create, scope, design, implement, validate, and release new product features.
  • Provide technical vision for your areas to the broader team.
  • Foster a culture of excellence in execution by adhering to modern engineering principles and practices.
  • Collaborate with others across geographic and organizational boundaries to make impactful changes.
  • Coach and mentor team members.
  • Actively contribute to a flexible, diverse, and inclusive culture that brings out the best in the team.

FAQs

What is the main mission of the Xbox Services & Operations (XSO) team?

The main mission of the XSO team is to build and maintain services that enable increased customer engagement and player growth across the Microsoft Gaming ecosystem.

What type of applications will the Senior Software Engineer work on?

The Senior Software Engineer will work on experiences surrounding parent and child account signups and parental management of safety controls across all Xbox clients, including mobile devices, web browsers, consoles, PCs, and handhelds.

What technologies are required for this position?

The position requires experience in building applications using React or React Native, as well as excellent design and coding skills in JavaScript or C/C++/C#.

How many years of professional software development experience are required?

A minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience is required.

Is experience in using real-time data signals important for this role?

Yes, experience using real-time data signals to monitor and alert on product health is important for this role.

What level of education is preferred for applicants?

A BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent is preferred for applicants.

Is mentoring team members part of the responsibilities of this position?

Yes, coaching and mentoring team members is part of the responsibilities of this position.

What kind of work culture does Microsoft promote according to the job description?

Microsoft promotes a culture of inclusion that values respect, integrity, and accountability, encouraging collaboration and growth.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience shipping web applications using React JS and Typescript, shipping cross-platform applications, and understanding modern web app development against cloud service dependencies.

What is the role of the Senior Software Engineer in relation to product features?

The Senior Software Engineer will create, scope, design, implement, validate, and release new product features while providing technical vision for their areas to the broader team.

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