Microsoft Casual Games is looking for a DevOps Engineer to develop automation and support our build pipelines in Azure DevOps. We are a remote and hybrid studio with team members working from multiple locations and a dedicated office in Redmond. Come join us and make a positive impact for millions of players! **Who We Are** Microsoft Casual Games has been developing, publishing, and operating casual games over the last decade. As part of Xbox Game Studios, we create free-to-play experiences that are enjoyed by users all over the world, meeting them on the devices they use. Our DevOps vision is to develop purposeful and trustworthy automation that cultivates a technological and empowering culture for delivery of regenerative moments of joy. As a DevOps Engineer for Microsoft Casual Games, you will be vital in ensuring our games are delivered robustly to our customers and in meeting our high quality and security bar. You will be responsible for implementing all Microsoft requirements on the pipelines and for ensuring that our build pipelines comply with all cybersecurity regulations. Your work will be key in creating and streamlining automation tools that will reduce costs and empower our team. You will become part of a team that values learning and growth, welcomes feedback, takes initiative, and is accountable for their work. You will be immersed in an atmosphere where innovation, creativity, and fun are valued. 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** + Work in an Agile framework with sprint assigned DevOps work items that span multiple games and platforms. + Work with development teams to build automation for our games, including maintaining batch files and tools, to keep up with changes in the product. + Create and manage Azure resources that are utilized by our automation. + Proactively identify and implement procedures to streamline automation. + Drive the development and maintenance of our automation tools. + Communicate with leadership on technical requirements and estimates of solutions. + Create and document technical designs for your work. + Engage and collaborate with other Microsoft teams in support of your work. + Embody our Culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or C# + OR equivalent experience. + 2+ years of experience of building and maintaining continuous integration and release pipelines + 2+ years of C#/.NET programming + 2+ years of experience with MSBuild for C++ applications + 2+ years of experience working with Azure resources in support of build systems + 2+ years of experience with PowerShell **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with Azure DevOps YAML-based pipelines + Experience delivering results with cross-team collaboration + Experience with Cake (C# Make) build automation system + Experience with creating build pipelines for C++ games targeting Android, iOS and/or UWP (Universal Windows Platform) Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 27, 2025. \#GamingJobs Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .