Microsoft
Principal Program Manager, Partner Developer Relations - Minecraft
$143K–$304K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years; a degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Preferred: 12+ years with a related degree or equivalent experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads technical programs and developer enablement for Minecraft Marketplace’s strategic creator partners, improving partner outcomes and influencing product and engineering roadmaps.
What you'll do
- Own the strategy, roadmap, delivery, and success metrics for top-tier partner developer programs.
- Set operating standards, onboarding workflows, tooling requirements, and quality, safety, and trust measures.
- Translate partner feedback into roadmap priorities, advise studios, and lead executive reviews and escalations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in a relevant technical domain, technical sales, marketing, product management, customer support, or cross-group/cross-functional engineering, OR equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with gaming, creator/marketplace ecosystems, or UGC platforms; familiarity with Minecraft Marketplace, creator publishing, or content review/monetization.
- Knowledge of Roblox, UEFN/Fortnite, Unity, or Fab; experience directing vendor work and mentoring or leading program managers.
Pay
USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year (base salary); USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year (base salary)
Tools
Minecraft Marketplace, Roblox, Fortnite/UEFN, Unity, Fab
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