3 months ago
San Mateo, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$295k - $345k/yr
Responsibilities
- Implement physics features that enable immersive and dynamic Roblox experiences.
- Drive research and rapid prototyping and translate new ideas into practical, durable solutions.
- Optimize the physics engine and its integrations for robustness, performance, and seamless user experiences.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external developers to provide expert guidance and resolve technical challenges.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience writing high-performance, optimized C++ code, or 2+ years with an advanced degree.
- Experience using multithreading and SIMD optimization techniques, with knowledge of modern computer architecture and software performance.
- Practical experience applying numerical methods to real-time physics simulation problems.
- Proven experience developing and deploying real-time and online multiplayer physics simulations.
- Hands-on experience integrating and applying physics SDKs such as PhysX, Havok, and Bullet.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and benefits.
- Office-based roles are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence Monday and Friday.
- The role is based at the San Mateo, California headquarters for the stated salary range.
Tech Stack
Categories
Gaming
About Roblox
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.