Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Team Xbox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Xbox Accounts and Family Team, focusing on building crucial gaming services and experiences. This role is part of the Gaming Player Services and Operations (GPSO) division, specifically within the Xbox Services & Operations (XSO) team. The position involves developing cloud-based services that power Xbox Accounts, Family, and Child experiences across multiple platforms including mobile devices, web browsers, consoles, PCs, and handhelds.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical features such as child safety controls, parental controls, account sign-up experiences, and compliance requirements. You'll be building highly scalable, low-latency services handling billions of requests using microservices architecture in a geo-distributed cloud environment. The position requires collaboration with various teams including Game Pass, Xbox Console, xCloud, Store, and Microsoft Accounts.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing cloud solutions leveraging Azure platform capabilities, while ensuring operational excellence and scalability. The role combines technical expertise with business impact, as you'll be working on services that directly affect the gaming experience for millions of users worldwide.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about gaming technology and cloud services to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.