Senior Product Manager, Player Platforms - Minecraft
Microsoft
At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are 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.
We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community.
Minecraft is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead strategy and execution for core player platform capabilities, including Social experiences, Player Accounts, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and Player Communications.
This role will set the vision, roadmap, and delivery for systems that enable players to connect with others, manage their identity, and stay engaged with the broader game ecosystem.
As a team lead, you will guide a small group of product managers while partnering closely with engineering, business, design, data science, safety and marketing teams to deliver scalable platform capabilities that power meaningful player interactions and long-term engagement.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance platform thinking, player experience, and operational excellence, ensuring these systems serve both player needs and the long-term growth of the ecosystem.
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!
Responsibilities
- Define and own the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Minecraft’s Social, Account, Communication experiences and CRM implementation, ensuring it enables smooth and seamless social play across platforms and games.
Lead complex, cross-org initiatives that align business, engineering, design, player safety, and partner teams around shared goals, managing dependencies, mitigating risk, and owning long-term outcomes.
Balance product vision with hands-on execution, influencing cross-functional teams and partners while driving delivery of high quality, player-centric experiences.
Manage a team of Product Managers, providing coaching, feedback, and clear direction while empowering them to own and deliver on their respective feature areas.
Operate with broad autonomy to drive clarity through ambiguity, using strong product judgment and influence to prioritize work, resolve tradeoffs, and raise the bar for product craft across Mojang Studios.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience owning or evolving foundational product systems or platforms that support multiple user experiences, teams, or products.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross organizational initiatives, managing dependencies, mitigating risk, and delivering outcomes across multiple teams.
3+ years people management experience, including coaching and developing Product Managers and setting clear direction across feature areas.
Product judgment, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to drive clarity through ambiguity and influence without authority.
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Product Management M4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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.
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