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03/02/09
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  Software Developer - Xbox Live
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Software Developer - Xbox Live
Software Development Engineer (System Developer)
United Kingdom

Are you passionate about web services, networking, devices and operating systems? Are you also passionate about entertainment, gaming and online communities? Would you like to combine those passions to deliver the next generation of online entertainment to an audience of millions?
If so, the Xbox Live team is looking for you. We are establishing a new product development studio in London that will build on the success of the New Xbox Experience by introducing new interactive content and social experiences tailored to the local vibrancy of European markets.
Ideal candidates for this position will have strong backgrounds in networking and systems programming, feel comfortable at all levels of the software stack from low-level OS code and sockets programming to UX, and believe firmly that the right technical solution is the one that delivers the best end-to-end experience to customers in the shortest amount of time. As a member of the team you will partner with other developers, testers and program managers to deliver innovative new experiences which will impact millions of Xbox Live users throughout Europe. Our team is small and agile, with the goal of building cutting edge experiences that are tightly integrated with the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. You will have the opportunity to work at a rapid pace shipping major new functionality. Your work will not only impact millions of people, but you will develop a deep understanding of the core components of the Xbox 360 Console and Xbox Live Service platforms.
Requirements for the position include:
Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
Experience: 2 years +
Languages: English : Speak / Write Fluently
Job-Type: open-ended
Remuneration: unspecified
Permit Type: unspecified
Region: International
A Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science
• Software development experience and knowledge of C/C++
• Solid debugging skills and knowledge of software engineering principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with two or more of the following: networking, web services, systems software, Win32 or .NET programming; experience with user interface frameworks or game development a plus
• Passion for gaming and online entertainment

At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them. We run our business in much the same way, and believe our three core business divisions offer the greatest potential to serve our customers. They are: Platform Products and Services Division: Includes the Client Group, the Server & Tools Group, and the Online Services Group. Business Division: Includes the Information Worker Group, the Microsoft Business Solutions Group, and the Unified Communications Group. Entertainment and Devices Division: Includes the Home & Entertainment Group and the Mobile & Embedded Devices Group

We are committed long term to the mission of helping our customers realize their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our products, we want to continually evolve our company to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve our customers.

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