New 
Principal Software Engineer Lead, Minecraft Gameplay Systems
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 26, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It's the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. As a leader in the Gameplay Systems team, you will manage a group of software engineers with the unique challenge of building the systems that empower internal developers and the creator community to deliver world-class Minecraft experiences to players across multiple platforms. You will take end-to-end accountability of delivering high-quality features into our products by helping evaluate requirements, design solutions, estimate development, and guiding your team. Collaboration with peers in development, product, design, and quality will be key to delivering robust features on a predictable schedule. Successful candidates will be able to identify opportunities for improvement and guide their team to success by advocating and living our values. In the end, it's the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you'll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals - all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesGrow a high performing team with a healthy culture based on trust. Nurture each individual's growth. Foster collaboration. Partner closely with the team's Product Manager and engineers to ensure alignment. It will be critical to build close partnerships with our internal customers. Take an active part in the tech strategy for gameplay systems and advocate great engineering practices as well as continuous improvement. Guide the team to design elegant solutions which result in maintainable high-quality code. Mentor the team on implementation and release at quality. Communicate effectively to achieve successful outcomes through collaboration across disciplines. Embody our Culture & Values | |