Join to apply for the Back End Software Engineer - XBOX role at Microsoft About the Team 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 bringing the Game Pass subscription to PC, bringing Xbox to new devices with Cloud Gaming, and our acquisition of Activision Blizzard King creating exciting new possibilities for players. The Xbox Experiences and Platforms team builds developer tools and services that enable game creators to craft incredible experiences, manages commerce systems connecting publishers with gamers, and develops platforms that turn every screen into an Xbox. Role Description We are seeking a Software Engineer for our Backend Services team that enables creators to build multiplayer games. This team plays a pivotal role in building, maintaining, and operating multiplayer services for Xbox across Console, PC, and Cloud. We are looking for a leader who will drive innovation and execution to delight our game creators. Our Values Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability, emphasizing growth, innovation, and collaboration. Responsibilities Collaborate with internal and external game developers and partners using social skills. Design, build, test, debug, and ship quality service code used by hundreds of millions of users. Develop new online services and integrate them across multiple platforms. Solve complex problems to enable innovative features across devices and services. Participate actively in a community of creativity, inclusion, and respect. Work on a world-class engineering team dedicated to delivering highly available 24x7 services. Embody our Culture & Values. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline with experience coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Preferred Qualifications Experience with RESTful APIs, services, and cloud storage technologies. Understanding of data structures, algorithms, threading, and synchronization. Effective design, development, and collaboration skills. Experience programming with .NET Framework or .NET Core. Experience with Kubernetes, Linux, Azure, or AWS. Additional Information Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to various protected characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, please read more about requesting accommodations. Job Details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr