Roblox

Senior Software Engineer, Systems

Roblox
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3 hours ago
San Mateo, CA, USASenior

Base Salary

$197k - $243k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Identify developer workflow problems, design and ship productivity tools, and measure their impact.
  • Build AI agent sandboxes and harnesses in C and Rust.
  • Develop integrations and context agents for Roblox’s C++ game engine codebase.
  • Own developer tools and systems through design, launch, and ongoing operation.
  • Partner with technical leaders across Roblox’s Engine and Infrastructure groups to deliver reliable tools.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience working on projects from zero to one.
  • Experience owning substantial parts of a developer tool or system through design, launch, and ongoing operation.
  • Systems programming experience in C, C++, or Rust.
  • Ability to turn ambiguous developer needs into practical solutions, work independently, and learn unfamiliar tools and systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with or interest in JavaScript, TypeScript, or React is a plus.
  • Interest in AI-powered developer tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and Pi is a plus.

Benefits

  • Full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and company benefits.
  • Office-based roles are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence Monday and Friday.
  • The role is based at the San Mateo headquarters for the stated salary range.
Roblox

About Roblox

5,001-10,000 employees

Roblox builds a platform for user‑generated 3D experiences, offering Roblox Studio for creators and a social marketplace where players explore and interact across devices. Its business model centers on virtual currency (Robux) and subscriptions, platform fees paid to creators, and an expanding advertising offering. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Roblox Corporation is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker RBLX.

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