2 months ago
San Mateo, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$197k - $243k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect application frameworks, windowing systems, code generation, OS integration, and extensibility for Roblox Studio.
- Design and execute the technical direction for the application’s future extensibility and adaptability.
- Build central backend systems that support a consistent, high-performance user experience.
- Develop scalable AI-native systems for complex, agentic use cases.
- Own complex technical projects from ideation through full execution.
- Collaborate across teams and platforms to solve systemic challenges.
- Mentor team members and foster high-level technical expertise and professional growth.
- Collaborate with UX designers to evolve Studio’s design language.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience developing and deploying top-tier, user-facing applications.
- At least 2 years of deep experience with C++.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Experience with UI frameworks or technologies such as React, SwiftUI, Cocoa, Swift, or WPF is a significant plus.
- Ability to manage complex technical work, improve code quality systematically, and collaborate across teams.
Benefits
- Annual base salary range of $196,750–$243,290 USD for roles based at the San Mateo headquarters.
- 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.
- Roblox provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process.
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.