Principal Software Engineer, Roblox
Physics
CA$279.1-332.4k
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3-5 days a week in office
Online gaming & entertainment platform
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Online gaming & entertainment platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$279.1-332.4k
More information about location
3-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect a billion people with optimism and civility.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive C++ Development: 8+ years of professional experience writing high-performance, optimized C++ code (2+ years if with an advanced degree)
- Performance Engineering: Demonstrated ability to use multithreading and SIMD optimization techniques to enhance application efficiency with knowledge of modern computer architecture and its impact on software performance
- Physics and Numerical Methods Experience: Practical experience applying numerical methods to solve problems in real-time physics simulation
- Real-Time Physics Expertise: Proven experience developing and deploying real-time and online multiplayer physics simulations
- Physics SDK Familiarity: Hands-on experience integrating and applying physics SDKs such as PhysX, Havok, and Bullet
- Educational Background: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience
What the job involves
- The Physics team develops Roblox's proprietary distributed physics engine
- Our team implements the mathematical models behind our dynamic simulation engine, and ships engine APIs and tools that developers use every day
- These models incorporate rigid body dynamics arising from external forces, collisions, and constraints while optimizing for real-time performance
- We work on integrating the low level physics solver into the rest of the engine for online gameplay across multiple platforms
- You will report to the Physics Environment Engineering Manager
- Innovate and implement powerful physics features that empower Roblox developers to create immersive and dynamic experiences
- Drive innovation through research and rapid prototyping, translating new ideas into practical solutions that stand the test of time
- Optimize and enhance the robustness and performance of the physics engine and its integrations, ensuring a seamless user experience
- Collaborate with internal teams and external developers, providing expert support and guidance to improve feature utilization and resolve technical challenges
Our take
Online gaming may be a well-established space, but Roblox has distinguished itself as a leader by empowering its community to build, share, and profit from their own creations - turning game development into an accessible, rewarding ecosystem for millions of users.
In addition to standard games, the platform offers virtual worlds and other experiences to explore and interact with. Its platform provides an online ecosystem for millions to create, socialize, chat, and explore immersive experiences with friends. In fact, in the US its used by two-thirds of children aged 9 to 12.
The platform has faced scrutiny over user safety, but responded by strengthen parental controls and launching initiatives like its "Parents Council". This move to address these issues, atop its strong financial performance and record payouts to developers, showcase Roblox's trajectory as one of innovation and impressive growth.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2021
$520m
SERIES H
Feb 2020
$150m
SERIES G
Total funding: $922.8m
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
David Baszucki
(Founder & CEO)Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford before founding Knowledge Revolution in 1990, where they spent 9 years as CEO. They worked as VP of MSC.Software for 2 years, and started Roblox in 2005.
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