Senior Software Engineer-Xbox

The Xbox Platform Networking & Multiplayer Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their group designing and building the next generation of networking, multiplayer, and communications technology for the Xbox platform. This role focuses on developer-facing SDKs integrated directly into games to support multiplayer and networking experiences on Xbox, PC, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement reliable and efficient networking and multiplayer code
• Create maintainable and understandable code
• Develop expertise in areas of responsibility and share knowledge with team members
• Collaborate with teams across the Xbox organization, inside Microsoft, and with industry partners
• Estimate individual schedules for work delivery and identify unspoken needs in end-to-end design plans

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-focused discipline or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of industry software design and development experience
• 2+ years of industry experience with C/C++
• 2+ years of experience with fundamental networking technologies (TCP, UDP, IP, REST)
• Advanced English level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with peer-to-peer networking (mesh networks)
• Experience with peer-to-host networking (server networks)
• Experience authoring and maintaining developer-facing APIs
• Experience with game programming or game engine integration

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale AAA titles and contribute to in-game and on-console chat ecosystems. The position involves up to 100% work from home with 0-25% travel.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments options, parental leave, and generous time off. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

Join the Xbox team and help shape the future of gaming technology at Microsoft!