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Gunfire Games

Senior Gameplay Programmer

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth integration of gameplay mechanics ... You have experience working on a console platform (PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch), understanding ...

Microsoft

Data Center Program Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$160K/yr

... Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and ... Mechanical Engineering, or related field. * Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control ...

Microsoft

Data Center Program Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$163K/yr

... Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. By enabling data center capacity through ... Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field AND 8+ years experience in ...

Microsoft

Data Center Program Manager

Abilene, TX · On-site

$161K/yr

... Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and ... Mechanical Engineering, or related field. * Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control ...

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Data Center Program Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$118K - $186K/yr

... Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and ... Mechanical Engineering, or related field. * Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control ...

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Data Center Program Manager

Quincy, WA · On-site

$84K - $168K/yr

... Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and ... Mechanical Engineering, or related field. * Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control ...

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How much do xbox mechanical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for xbox mechanical engineer in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Xbox mechanical engineer do?

An Xbox Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing the physical components of Xbox gaming consoles and accessories. Their work involves creating mechanical solutions for product assemblies, ensuring durability, manufacturability, and thermal management. They collaborate with electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams to bring innovative gaming hardware to market while maintaining high quality and reliability standards.

What are the typical collaboration points between an Xbox mechanical engineer and other teams during the product development cycle?

As an Xbox Mechanical Engineer, you’ll regularly collaborate with electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams to ensure that hardware designs meet performance, aesthetic, and manufacturability requirements. You’ll participate in cross-functional meetings to address issues like thermal management, materials selection, and assembly processes. Close coordination is essential, especially during prototype testing and design reviews, to quickly resolve challenges and refine the product. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and helps ensure a seamless integration of all hardware and design elements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Xbox mechanical engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Xbox Mechanical Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, product design, and materials science, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software (such as SolidWorks or Creo), rapid prototyping tools, and experience in thermal and structural analysis are crucial for the role. Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and strong communication skills help you work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and translate ideas into manufacturable products. These abilities are essential for delivering reliable, innovative Xbox hardware that meets performance, quality, and user experience standards.

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Infographic showing various Xbox Mechanical Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,878 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Critical Environment Operations Director

Mount Pleasant, WI • On-site

Microsoft
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$140K - $284K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in datacenters

  • Lead a team of Mechanical, Electrical and Control System professionals supporting Microsoft's online services

  • Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability to ensure optimal operational efficiency

Microsoft rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Critical Environment Operations Director, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of 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.
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.
Responsibilities
  • Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of our datacenter operations
  • Lead a team of Mechanical, Electrical and Control System professionals supporting Microsoft's online services
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our datacenters
  • Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability to ensure optimal operational efficiency
  • Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year
  • Deliver on cost/energy efficiency initiatives
  • Ensure routine reporting to effectively manage and analyze our Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity, and SLA monitoring
  • Establish and enhance strong working relationships and engagement with our Engineering Groups (EGs), and business partners
  • Work with regional and global peers to share and build best practices across the entire datacenter portfolio

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Qualification or equivalent AND 10+ years' experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure) OR equivalent experience
  • 3+ years' people management 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.
  • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field AND 15+ years' experience in enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs, or critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 17+ years' experience in enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs, or critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR equivalent experience
  • 5+ years' people management experience
  • Applicable certifications: APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications, Leadership Development Certifications, PMP, CDCMP

Data Center Operations Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $140,200 - $284,400 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 $185,600 - $312,000 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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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Redmond, WA, US

Year founded

1975

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