Developer Partner Manager - XBOX

 On Team Xbox, we aspire to empower gamers to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want. Gaming, the largest and fastest growing category in media & entertainment, represents an important growth opportunity for Microsoft. We are leading with innovation, as highlighted with Gamepass, bringing Xbox to new devices and experiences, and with our acquisition of Activision Blizzard King we are unlocking exciting new possibilities for players. 

The Xbox Developer Relations team is looking for a Developer Partner Manager who wants to make a real difference at the heart of game development by owning and managing relationships with leading games, middleware, engine, and services developers. Developer Partner Managers are at the forefront of helping developers use Xbox tools and services to build the best gaming experiences across our Microsoft platforms including Xbox, Windows, Game Pass and Cloud Gaming. 

In this role, the Developer Partner Manager will act as the primary point of contact for game developers, providing them with proactive support, helping solve complex technical problems, and advising them on the latest technologies/services for Microsoft platforms. By assisting them to provide the best possible solutions on Microsoft gaming platforms, you will help raise the bar of gaming across multiple devices and services. We are looking for people who love to work in ambiguity, are curious, and want to solve issues. Ideal candidates will have an interest in learning new things every day, and will have a great sense of empathy for developers. Working closely with other members of Xbox and other internal Microsoft teams, this role will be an important part of our global organization.

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.

Come join Team Xbox and help define what’s next for Gaming! 

Responsibilities

• General account & relationship management of technical teams within our partner game studios
• Research and understanding technical aspects of Microsoft platforms. (Xbox, Game Streaming, Azure, Windows PC development)  
• Work on technical problems that require cross group collaboration.
• Provide technical insights to internal partner teams during business discussions.
• Build content that helps us reach out and build relationships with developers new to the Xbox ecosystem 
• Be a representative for Xbox at game developer events and conferences.
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in relevant technical domain (e.g., cloud services, security), technical sales, marketing, product management, customer support, or cross-group/cross-functional engineering
• Knowledge of game development across platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, and/or Windows PC.  
• Verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience building collaborative and trust-based relationships with partners by applying communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for gaming and consumer entertainment and the technologies to create these experiences.  
• Professional working experience in the gaming industry. 
• Respect for diverse perspectives and actively contributes to collaborative problem-solving in team environments.
• Ability to formulate insights and effectively communicate opinions about complex problems.
• Ability to ramp up on new technology and end-to-end scenarios.  

Partner Enablement Program Mgmt 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 October 07, 2025. 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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