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Thrive in an innovative and startup-like environment putting your technical acumen and relentless customer obsession to the best use.\nIn line with our CEO Satya’s mission for Microsoft to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, the mission of the Windows People eXperiences (WPX) team is to empower families to explore, learn and connect in a fun and safe environment.\nFamilies are among the most valuable and loyal customers of Microsoft. Our solutions elevate families at Microsoft! We ensure they get the best out of productivity in Microsoft 365, gaming in Xbox, browsing in Edge and a seamless experience across Windows, Xbox and other Devices. 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