Senior Engine Engineer, Core Minecraft (C++)

Mojang Studios

Redmond (WA)

On-site

USD 119,800 - 234,700

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading gaming company in Redmond seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance the Minecraft engine. Responsibilities include maintaining and refactoring the engine, mentoring engineers, and engaging in project planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and extensive experience in C++, with a strong focus on quality and performance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $119,800 - $234,700, depending on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • 1 year of experience with architecture and development of modern game engines.

Responsibilities

  • Extend, maintain, and refactor the Minecraft engine.
  • Mentor other engineers and produce maintainable code.
  • Design and execute product timelines for quality features.
  • Engage in project planning and technical design.
  • Debug and resolve complex problems.

Skills

C++
C
C#
Java
Troubleshooting
Debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

A leading gaming company in Redmond seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance the Minecraft engine. Responsibilities include maintaining and refactoring the engine, mentoring engineers, and engaging in project planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and extensive experience in C++, with a strong focus on quality and performance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $119,800 - $234,700, depending on qualifications and location.
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