At 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 Mojang Web Team is seeking a Front-End Web Developer to help craft modern, engaging web experiences for the global Minecraft community. As a Front-End Web Developer you’ll be at the heart of building and evolving the main Minecraft website—bringing the charm and creativity of Minecraft to life on the web.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with studio partners and cross-functional teams to design and develop responsive, accessible, and maintainable web interfaces. You’ll be empowered to apply mature engineering practices while infusing the site with the playful whimsical spirit that defines Minecraft.
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
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!
Responsibilities
- Deliver delightful, business-critical web experiences that meet high standards of quality, performance, and reliability.
- Apply modern engineering best practices to build responsive, accessible, and scalable web solutions that are easy to maintain and extend.
- Collaborate across Mojang teams to understand product needs and translate them into impactful web solutions.
- Build and nurture cross-discipline relationships to ensure cohesive, player-focused experiences that reflect the spirit of Minecraft.
- Builds an understanding of customer needs to inform design and implementation decisions.
- Embody our Culture & Values
Qualifications
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#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience implementing applications using JavaScript and HTML, with an understanding of modern web standards and browser behaviors.
- 1+ years of experience using version control systems similar to Git.
- 2+ years of experience solving technical challenges in web application development, including debugging, performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).
- Understanding web accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
- Ability to work and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.
- Experience building responsive and accessible web user interfaces, with attention to performance and usability.
- Passion for crafting user experiences and attention to details
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this USDe across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 rolUSDn those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits anhttps information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 31, 2025.
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.
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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
