Mojang Studios is best known as the creators of Minecraft, but we’re also 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.

Are you a passionate C++ Engineer eager to make an impact in the gaming world? Mojang Studios is expanding, and we’re looking for talented engineers to join our teams as we push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether your superpower lies in designing gameplay features, optimizing code, or driving technical excellence, we have a place for you.

Mojang fosters a universe of creativity and adventure enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Now, we’re taking it to the next level, and we need you to help make that happen. Step into a role where your skills and ideas will directly shape the experiences of our incredible community.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on the team that’s your perfect fit, your journey with us might include:

Building Gameplay Magic: Design and implement gameplay features and systems that delight and inspire millions of players worldwide.
Sharpening the Code: Refactor legacy systems, boost performance, and ensure top technical quality in every line of code.
Creating Together: Agilly Collaborate with game designers, artists, QA, and fellow engineers to craft engaging features and updates.
Leading by Example: Mentor and inspire your team with technical expertise and creative problem-solving.
Driving Innovation: Develop tools, workflows, and systems that enhance how we build and deliver amazing player experiences.

What We’re Looking for in Your Skillset

Our teams are searching for talented engineers with a strong technical foundation and a passion for building exceptional gaming experiences. Here’s what we’d love to see:

Experience from coding: We require a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development preferably in the gaming industry for these roles.
Expertise in Modern C++: You have a solid understanding of modern C++ practices, including design, debugging, refactoring, and testing.
Experience with Game Engines: Proficiency in using modern game engines, with a bonus if you’re familiar with Unreal Engine.
Gameplay Systems Knowledge: You’re skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining gameplay systems that enhance player experiences.
Cross-platform and Legacy Code: You can navigate large codebases and have experience working with legacy systems to optimize and improve performance.
Agile Workflows: Familiarity with agile development methodologies and iterative workflows.

Bonus Skills That Make You Stand Out

A strong understanding of software architecture patterns, especially those used in multiplayer games.
Experience in shipping games on PC or consoles.
Familiarity with Java, especially when working in cross-functional teams alongside Java engineers.
A passion for optimizing tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
Leadership skills, including mentoring and guiding other engineers, as well as driving technical excellence in code reviews which is a reqirement for our senior positions.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Create for a global community hundreds of millions of players.
Work in the organization for one of the world’s most iconic games while shaping its exciting future and portfolio.
Be part of a vibrant, collaborative studio where creativity and innovation thrive.
Enjoy a hybrid work model with a fun, friendly and buzzing studio in the heart of Stockholm.

What You Need to Know

We’re looking for candidates who are eligible to work in Sweden. Since our hybrid work model requires two onsite days per week, you’ll need to be based in Stockholm to collaborate with your team and soak up the studio energy.
We are happy to welcome international talent and talent outside Stockholm but will not be able to financially support you relocation. If you are located out of Stockholm relocation is a must.

Mojang Studios

Mojang Studios is a Microsoft-owned game developer. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and has offices around the world, including Stockholm, Redmond, Tokyo, London, and Shanghai. We’re always working on new and exciting ways to expand the Minecraft universe.

Our community is global and incredibly diverse. We keep this in mind when developing anything, as we want people to feel included in Minecraft. And in recruiting, our goal is to make Mojang Studios as diverse as our community.

We got started as a tiny indie developer, and part of our culture still reflects that heritage. But we’re also proud to belong to Xbox Game Studios, which creates unique opportunities to grow and develop.

To help us achieve amazing things, we have built an equally amazing studio space. Situated right on the water by Söder Mälarstrand, it’s filled to the brim with all the tools, toys and caffeine required to create world-class entertainment.

But 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!

Important note on resumes
Please make sure that all the information in your resume is accurate because we will conduct a thorough background check. Any discrepancies will lower your chances of getting to the next interview stage and we’d hate to miss out on an awesome candidate! Double check that any gap years are reflected in your history, and that your education and work experience are completely accurate. Good luck!

About The Company

Mojang Studios is a Microsoft-owned game studio based in Stockholm (Sweden) and Redmond (WA) with additional locations in London, Shanghai, and Tokyo as well as a partially remote workforce. We created Minecraft, the sandbox video game turned franchise that now includes two more games, novels, board games, apparel, and much more.

We believe in the power of play and our mission is to build a better world through our work. At our studios, you’ll meet passionate and welcoming people with the same goal: to create games and products with a positive impact. Four core values guide everything we do:

Fuel Passion.

Minecraft encourages players to stay sharp and constantly evolve. We mirror that by bringing together enthusiastic people who are eager to innovate in their fields and giving them the resources to reach their goals. We’re passionate about our industry and strive to empower our employees and future generations of gaming professionals.

Create Fun.

We aim to create fun, enriching experiences for our players, whether they’re playing our games, learning in Minecraft Education, or discovering a new product. Thanks to our incredibly talented creator community and Minecraft Marketplace, the fun is virtually endless and there’s something for everyone in our blocky universe.

Celebrate Creativity.

Creativity is at the core of Minecraft, whether you’re making art in Creative mode or finding clever ways to get through the night in Survival mode. Fresh ideas, out-of-the-box thinking, and new perspectives are what allows us to evolve the franchise and keep surprising our players after more than a decade of Minecraft.

Craft together.

Minecraft welcomes everyone because we believe that we’re better together. Our players’ feedback and the work of our community creators have made Minecraft what it is today. To support collaboration in our studios, we’ve built comfy, connected spaces that allow our local and remote teams to work closely together.