Software Development Engineer II

343 Industries is the developer of the blockbuster Halo series of video games. We are looking to hire a Software Development Engineer II to join our team! As part of Xbox Game Studios, the Halo franchise encompasses games, television series, novels, comics, licensed collectibles, apparel and more. We are looking for talented new voices to join our team to build the next generation of games and experiences in our award-winning sci-fi universe. Do you want to closely collaborate with teams to drive inspiring, cohesive gameplay experiences? Are you interested in both celebrating and evolving Halo's legacy to create a new generation of stories that millions of players love? If so, the Halo team would love to speak with you!

343 is looking for an SDE to work on the infrastructure and delivery team creating high-quality software products and services through effective implementation of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, custom tools, and automation. In this role, you will apply your software development skills to solve varied technical challenges that are critical to enhancing the game developer experience and game delivery systems, ultimately ensuring the successful and on-time delivery of the next generation of Halo products. You will leverage industry standard systems and tools while learning and adopting the bleeding edge cloud and AI technologies to create custom software solutions. Roles at our studio are flexible, and you can work from home up to two days a week in this role.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python

• OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years' experience with modern DevOps practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization and orchestration technologies (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Azure Kubernetes Services).

• 1+ year knowledge/experience with game engines.

• 1+ year knowledge/experience with Azure or other cloud environments.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python

• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience using data and observability solutions to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for CI/CD infrastructure or developer experience.

• Experience with source control systems such as Git and Perforce. Perforce experience preferred.

• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis of critical problems.

• 2+ years' engineering experience at a AAA Game Studio.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $127,200 - $208,800 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 18, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Design, implementation, and maintenance of the Studio's Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) infrastructure, including build systems, deployment pipelines, and testing frameworks.

• Develop and maintain client tools and software development kits to improve developer experience.

• Create, deploy, and manage cloud solutions for internal 343 developers.

• Define and implement observability solutions to enable data-driven decision-making.

As well as embody our culture and values