Software Engineer II, Minecraft

About the role

Mojang Studios, the team behind Minecraft, is dedicated to creating a better world through play. We believe in the transformative power of gaming and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community. As a Software Engineer II on our marketing technology team, you will develop the services that enhance marketing measurement, player engagement, and attribution for Minecraft, which connects with millions of players globally.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create and maintain cloud-based features that facilitate marketing campaign execution, measurement, and ad attribution for Minecraft.
• Collaborate with marketing and business teams to develop web tools that enable engaging campaigns and track their effectiveness.
• Work closely with other engineering teams to refine user interfaces, services, and data pipelines, ensuring a cohesive experience throughout the player journey.
• Incorporate Minecraft's commitment to player privacy into the services and data flows we develop, catering to a diverse global audience.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, along with 2 or more years of engineering experience in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with developing and managing cloud web services, ideally using .NET and Azure.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses and technologies like Databricks or Azure Data Factory.
• Knowledge of mobile marketing and customer engagement platforms, including campaign orchestration and analytics, with exposure to tools like AppsFlyer or Braze being advantageous.
• Background in mobile, console, or PC gaming.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly Azure.
• Understanding of marketing technologies and data analytics tools.

Practical notes

The salary range for this position in the U.S. is typically between USD $102,100 and $202,200 annually. Different ranges apply for specific locations, such as the San Francisco Bay area and New York City, where the range is USD $133,800 to $219,200 per year. This position will remain open for at least 5 days, and applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

Mojang Studios is committed to equal opportunity employment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and ensure consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the application process, please reach out for assistance.