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Senior Xbox Software Engineer Jobs in Addison, IL

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126K - $166K/yr

As a Software Engineer at MessageControl you'll be building intelligent products to protect people ... Direct access to senior management - our leadership team works alongside our team members every day.

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

As a Software Engineer at MessageControl you'll be building intelligent products to protect people ... Direct access to senior management - our leadership team works alongside our team members every day.

Senior Software Engineer

Westchester, IL · On-site +1

$121K - $160K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer responsible for leading technical execution within Product Engineering teams. This role requires implementation of product capabilities with a ...

Sr. Software Engineer - Accounting

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126K - $166K/yr

About this job We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a 6-person cross-functional product development team focused on continuing to enhance the accounting module of our Appfolio ...

Sr. Software Engineer - Accounting

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126K - $166K/yr

About this job We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a 6-person cross-functional product development team focused on continuing to enhance the accounting module of our Appfolio ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126K - $166K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance existing backend services, troubleshoot and optimize current systems, and build scalable, secure, and reliable API-based backend services that ...

Senior Software Engineer

Addison, IL · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who wants to contribute at a high technical level while taking on broader responsibility within the team. This role goes beyond implementing stories. It ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance existing backend services, troubleshoot and optimize current systems, and build scalable, secure, and reliable API-based backend services that ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126K - $166K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance existing backend services, troubleshoot and optimize current systems, and build scalable, secure, and reliable API-based backend services that ...

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact digital payments modernization program supporting the integration of a major card network into one of the largest financial ...

Sr. Data & Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

We are seeking a Sr. Data & Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing product and engineering development team. Our company specializes in enterprise-level media measurement and optimization ...

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How much do senior xbox software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior xbox software engineer in Addison, IL is $143,559.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,700.00 and $161,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Xbox Software Engineer vs Xbox Game Developer?

AspectSenior Xbox Software EngineerXbox Game Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, experience in software development, proficiency in C++/C#Bachelor's in Computer Science, experience in game development, proficiency in game engines like Unity or Unreal
Work EnvironmentDevelops system software, platform tools, and APIs for Xbox consoles and servicesCreates and designs video games for Xbox platforms, focusing on gameplay and graphics
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily employed by Microsoft or game studios working on Xbox hardware/softwareEmployed by game development studios or publishers targeting Xbox consoles

The main difference is that a Senior Xbox Software Engineer focuses on developing system software, platform tools, and APIs for Xbox hardware and services, while an Xbox Game Developer concentrates on creating video games for the Xbox platform. Both roles require technical expertise but serve different aspects of the gaming ecosystem.

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Infographic showing various Senior Xbox Software Engineer job openings in Addison, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,559 per year, or $69 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

MessageControl

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$126K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Company Description

MessageControl is a cybersecurity start-up in Chicago providing human layer email and messaging security.  Our innovative technology protects users from phishing, spoofing, fraud, and other types of attacks.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer at MessageControl you'll be building intelligent products to protect people from sophisticated email attacks.   In this position, your software development expertise will assist in successfully building new features and improving our security products. Our transparent and collaborative culture means we work both independently and together as a team on projects in an agile environment. This role will include front-end, back-end, infrastructure and CI/CD.

Your day-to-day

  • Build innovative new features and products to enhance email security for our customers.
  • Optimize our platform  for performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and customers to develop new strategies for defending against email-based attacks.
  • Work with the team to troubleshoot complex issues.
Qualifications

What you bring to the team:

  • Ownership of all stages in the iterative development pipeline from design, to implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring and maintenance.
  • Write secure, maintainable frontend and backend code.
  • The ability to design fault tolerant systems so the team can move fast, without negatively impacting our customers.
  • Comprehensive ability to troubleshoot and remediate complex issues. 
  • Curiosity about the techniques used in phishing/malicious email campaigns. 
  • A passion to stay on top of security trends, experiment with and learn new technologies. 
  • Ability to learn quickly in a loosely structured, rapidly changing work environment. 

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 4+ years professional software engineering experience.
  • Experience with frontend development (Angular and React).
  • You've previously worked at a startup or think you'll enjoy working on many things you've never even seen before.
  • Demonstrated software architecture and distributed systems experience.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Language polyglot (Javascript, PHP, Python, C#, etc.)
  • Bonus: Prior experience building cybersecurity products.
  • Bonus: Machine learning experience in a production environment.
Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

  • Direct access to senior management - our leadership team works alongside our team members every day.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company paid life insurance, short term disability and long term disability.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, plus sick days.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities by level and function.
  • Your choice of Windows or Mac laptop.
  • Onsite gym.
  • Casual dress in a fun, friendly and collaborative work environment.
  • The ability to have significant impact every day.
Location:
  • This position is onsite at our office in the Chicago Loop.  We're not offering remote employment at this time.