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Full Time Microsoft Game Studios Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA

$136K - $151K/yr

... game, Ashes of Creation Apocalypse. Intrepid's rapidly-growing studio in beautiful Southern ... All posted positions are on-site, full-time, with generous medical benefits options, paid sick ...

Gameplay Programmer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$136K - $151K/yr

... game, Ashes of Creation Apocalypse. Intrepid's rapidly-growing studio in beautiful Southern ... All posted positions are on-site, full-time, with generous medical benefits options, paid sick ...

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How much do full time microsoft game studios jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time microsoft game studios in the United States is $92,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Microsoft Game Studios vs Full Time Microsoft Game Tester?

AspectFull Time Microsoft Game StudiosFull Time Microsoft Game Tester
CredentialsRelevant degrees in computer science, game design, or related fields; industry experienceBasic knowledge of gaming platforms; sometimes certifications in testing tools
Work EnvironmentCreative, collaborative teams developing new games at Microsoft facilitiesTesting labs, quality assurance teams, focus on game performance and bugs
Employer & Industry UsageMicrosoft's internal game development teamsMicrosoft's QA and testing departments for games

Full Time Microsoft Game Studios involves developing and designing new games within Microsoft's creative teams, requiring technical and creative skills. In contrast, Full Time Microsoft Game Tester focuses on testing and ensuring game quality, primarily working in QA environments. Both roles are integral to game production but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Microsoft Game Studios job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,636 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Senior Director Gaming - Measurement and Insights

Microsoft

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Microsoft rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 247 rated software companies


Job description

Overview
XBOX Media Solutions is seeking a Senior Director Gaming - Measurement and Insights to lead our gaming-dedicated measurement and insights function. This leader will lead an organization that includes measurement, insights, and data science to demonstrate the Return on investment (ROI) of gaming to our advertising customers, generate novel insights which highlight the unique power of gaming to advertising, work with game studios and platforms to empirically understand the needs of players as it relates to advertising, and work with internal measurement and product stakeholders to shape the future of advertising measurement for our gaming business.
Deliver revenue via ROI measurement and exceptional, industry-leading insights designed to shape the future of the gaming advertising industry.
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.
Starting August 17, 2026, Microsoft Advertising employees who live within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
  • Define and execute a unified measurement and insights strategy across sales, marketing, and product stakeholders.
  • Engage with clients at a senior level across a variety of measurement topics ranging from Meida Mix Marketing (MMM) to Multi-touch Attibution (MTA), to shape and defend gaming investments.
  • Champion customer measurement needs with gaming studios and platforms, in addition to advertising product teams by translating measurement outcomes into product recommendations.
  • Manage and develop a growing team of researchers and analytics professionals.
  • Ensure smooth operational rigor and SLAs with stakeholders and internal customers ranging from sales to marketing.
  • Act as an industry thought leader on the basis of measurement, particularly as it pertains to gaming audiences.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science, research, marketing or business-related roles
    • OR Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science, research, marketing or business-related roles
    • OR Doctoral Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field AND 5+ years experience in data science, research, marketing or business-related roles.
    • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are 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 Business, Marketing, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field AND 15+ years experience in data science, research, marketing or business-related roles
    • OR Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field AND 12+ years experience in data science, research, marketing or business-related roles
    • OR Doctorate in Business, Marketing, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science, research, marketing or business-related roles.
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years' experience leading measurement, research, and/or insights teams in digital advertising
  • Track record of full funnel measurement knowledge, from brand to performance outcomes, in addition to emerging frontiers of measurement (attention, AI, etc.).
  • Measurement ecosystem experience - deep knowledge of industry measurement trends, third party tools, and common methodologies (experimentation, causal inference, econometric modeling, etc.).
  • Proficient primary and secondary research skills, ranging from survey design to rigorous implementation of 3rd party data.
  • History of building high-performing teams and working across highly matrixed organizations.
  • Experience as a collaborator who seeks solutions for broader organizational benefit while driving toward own goals.
  • Experience partnering across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering to align strategies and deliver measurable results.
  • Experience in gaming and/or CTV ecosystems.

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Market Research M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $155,800 - $277,200 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 $202,400 - $303,600 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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Year founded

1975

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