ROBLOX Corporation

Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform and Systems

ROBLOX Corporation$196K — $243K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience developing user-facing applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience with C++
  • Familiarity with UI frameworks like React, SwiftUI, Cocoa, Swift, or WPF is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on code quality

Responsibilities

  • Design and guide the technical direction for application extensibility
  • Lead complex technical projects from concept to execution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle systemic issues
  • Mentor team members to develop technical skills and foster growth
  • Implement innovative strategies for next-gen game development tools

Benefits

  • Equity compensation for full-time employees
  • Flexible onsite work schedule: in-office Tuesday through Thursday
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven company
  • Access to professional growth and mentorship programs
  • Engagement in innovative and challenging projects
Full Job Description
As a Sr. Studio Software Engineer for Roblox Studio Platform, you will be a key contributor to the evolution of Roblox Studio, the primary IDE for making massive multiplayer online games on the Roblox platform. Studio provides the mission-critical tools for 3D modeling, animation, and the complete SDLC for millions of developers. We are looking for engineers who thrive on an adventure into the unknown and have experience across various systems, Operating Systems, Game Engines, and Application Frameworks. You9ll tackle projects involving: - Core User Features: Architecting application frameworks, windowing systems, and code generation. - "AI Native" Features: Pioneering scalable systems that extend to complex, agentic use cases. - Foundational Architecture: Driving OS integration, extensibility, and customizability at the deepest levels. - Central Backend Systems: Engineering the infrastructure to power a consistent, high-performance UX. - Design Evolution: Collaborating with UX designers to translate Studio into a modern, consistent design language. You Will: - Design and execute the technical direction to drive the future extensibility and adaptability of the application. - Own and deliver complex technical projects from the initial spark of an idea through full execution. - Work cross-functionally across teams and platforms to solve systemic challenges. - Mentor team members, fostering a culture of high-level technical expertise and professional growth. - Implement strategies and patterns that define the next generation of professional game development tools. You Have: - 5+ years of experience developing and deploying top-tier, user-facing applications. - Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience - 2+ years of deep experience with C++. - A versatile toolkit: Experience with UI frameworks like React, SwiftUI, Cocoa, Swift, or WPF is a significant plus. You Are: - An Adventurer: You are excited by code quality and the challenge of improving it systematically through AI, experimentation, and industry standards. - Analytical & Organized: You have the ability to track numerous complex threads to a successful resolution. - Mission-Driven: You aren9t just looking for a job; you want to go on an adventure to build a strong, scalable future for the world9s best professional game development application. For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page. Annual Salary Range $196,750-$243,290 USD Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

About ROBLOX Corporation

Roblox Corporation is a video game company that operates a massively multiplayer online game platform. The platform allows users to create and play games in a virtual world, with a focus on user-generated content. Roblox was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company has grown rapidly in recent years, and now has over 100 million monthly active users. In 2021, Roblox went public through a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about ROBLOX Corporation
Size
960 employees
Market Cap
$15.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$242.8 million
Founded
2004
Revenue
$727 million
NASDAQ

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