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Rockstar Games

Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

New York, NY · On-site

Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live. * Knowledge of Agile software development processes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY Please ...

Rockstar Games

Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live. * Knowledge of Agile software development processes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY Please ...

Rockstar Games

Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$101K - $134K/yr

Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live. * Knowledge of Agile software development processes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY Please ...

Rockstar Games

Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

New York, NY · On-site

$101K - $134K/yr

Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live. * Knowledge of Agile software development processes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY Please ...

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Rockstar Games

Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$101K - $134K/yr

Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live. * Knowledge of Agile software development processes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY Please ...

Microsoft

Senior AI Network Systems Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure ...

Microsoft

Principal Product Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure ...

Microsoft

Senior Physical Design Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$160K - $261K/yr

SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure ...

Microsoft

Director of Package Design

Mountain View, CA · On-site

SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for xbox live in the United States is $149,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Xbox Live job typically involves working with Microsoft's Xbox division, focusing on online services, multiplayer gaming, content moderation, or customer support. Employees may contribute to maintaining Xbox Live's infrastructure, developing new features, or ensuring a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for users. Roles can range from software engineering and product management to community support and security enforcement. Skills in gaming, networking, and customer service are often valuable for these positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Xbox Live position?

To thrive in an Xbox Live-related position, such as a Program Manager or Technical Support Specialist, candidates typically need expertise in gaming platforms, online service management, and customer engagement, often supported by a background in computer science or IT. Familiarity with platforms like Microsoft Azure, Xbox SDKs, and ticketing systems such as Zendesk or ServiceNow is highly valuable. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help individuals excel when collaborating with developers and resolving user issues. These competencies enable seamless service delivery and a positive user experience in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

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Professionals working with Xbox Live services often face challenges such as maintaining high system uptime during peak hours, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and handling large-scale user feedback efficiently. The role requires quick decision-making and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and unexpected technical problems. Team members regularly collaborate with engineers, QA testers, and product managers to ensure service stability and respond to critical incidents. Overcoming these challenges is key to enhancing user satisfaction and supporting the continuous improvement of the Xbox Live platform.

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Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

New York, NY • On-site

Rockstar Games
PC Games • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Rockstar Gamesexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Software Engineer who considers software development to be a craft, and possess a passion for solving complex problems at scale.  

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. 

WHAT WE DO
  • The Rockstar Games Online Services team creates connected experiences that are found across our game franchises. 
  • We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, leaderboards, player inventory, player stats, bounties and more. 
  • We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of the Online Services features. 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop high volume, highly scalable server-side features using Windows Server, SQL server, IIS, .NET, and C#. 
  • Develop web services supporting game console clients, browser clients, and external server clients. 
  • Develop highly reliable distributed server systems. 
  • Web performance optimization. 
  • Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios. 
REQUIREMENTS
  • 4+ years of experience developing scalable distributed systems. 
  • Expert in C# and/or C++. 
  • Strong CS fundamentals, including excellent understanding of OO design patterns and concepts.  
  • Experience with API design and development. 
  • Knowledge of web service scalability, performance, and security practices. 
  • Database development experience (MSSQL). 
  • Experience with source control, preferably Perforce.  
PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Experience building online gaming systems, commerce systems, social networking systems, search systems. 
  • One or more titles shipped on console or PC; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles. 
  • Familiarity with networking systems and their components including DNS, NAT, firewalls, security methods, peer-to-peer and client server models. 
  • Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live. 
  • Knowledge of Agile software development processes. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar's reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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