Responsibilities
- Implement physics features that enable immersive and dynamic Roblox experiences.
- Conduct research and rapid prototyping and translate new ideas into durable production solutions.
- Optimize the physics engine and its integrations for performance, robustness, and seamless user experiences.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external developers to support feature adoption and resolve technical challenges.
Requirements
- At least 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 Vancouver, BC, Canada headquarters.
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About Roblox
Roblox's vision is to reimagine the way people come together. Our mission is to connect a billion people with optimism and civility. What is Roblox? Roblox is a platform where people come together virtually to share experiences. Every day, tens of millions of people from around the world come to Roblox to learn, work, play, connect, communicate, and socialize in immersive digital experiences all built by a global community of creators. Powered by Creators Roblox is powered by a global community of millions of developers and creators who produce their own immersive multiplayer experiences each month using Roblox Studio, our intuitive desktop design tool. Any experience imaginable can be created on Roblox. How Popular? Roblox is ranked as one of the top entertainment platforms for audiences under the age of 18 based on average monthly visits and time spent (Comscore). Our popularity is driven purely by the community with millions of people signing up through word of mouth every month.