Principal Graphics Engineer - Minecraft
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 04, 2024 | |
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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. The Minecraft Bedrock Graphics team seeks a Principal Graphics Engineer to engineer robust graphical systems for a dynamic and enduring title. Faced with the challenge of supporting diverse platforms and technologies, we require solutions that accommodate both classic and advanced visual expressions. Our goal is to empower creators and players to manifest their visions by building rendering systems that meet their immediate needs while being extendable to accommodate future advancements in technology. We invite you to join us in shaping a future where technology enhances creativity. 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.
ResponsibilitiesDesigning and coordinating the development of Graphics and Rendering technology Validation, review and approval of Graphics/Rendering techniques/system design Improving the maintainability of existing systems High-level/large-scale technical investigations to inform strategic decision-making Embody our Culture & Values | |