The Xbox Experiences and Platform Commerce (XPC) team is looking for a Principal Engineering Lead to run one of our Monetization & UGC (User Generated Content) teams. In this role, you will manage a passionate group of software engineers to build a broad set of reliable, highly scalable distributed services. Our mission is to enable game developers to build sustainable economies and creator communities that invite players to participate in and contribute to experiences they love. Your team will be responsible for the design, development, and operation of those services to ensure delightful and reliable experiences for customers (e.g. game studios and developers). 

You will need to collaborate closely with multiple partners, including our own SDK (software development kit), Tools, Portals, and LiveOps teams, as well as first (1PP) and third (3PP) party studios, Xbox Live, Game Pass, Store, and our own Program Management team(s).  You will manage a team of 5-7 engineers, guide them in their careers, provide clarity on prioritization, generate energy, and help drive toward success.

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.