Technical Director, Roblox
Engine Data Model
$391.6-449k
All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation
More information about location
3 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
Online gaming & entertainment platform
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Online gaming & entertainment platform
1001+ employees
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$391.6-449k
All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation
More information about location
3 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help connect and bring together people from around the world through play.
Role
Who you are
- You bring 12+ years of experience developing high-performance, large-scale C++ systems. You have a proven track record of delivering robust platforms, including deep work in areas such as memory management, concurrency, data structures, or real-time systems. A BS in Computer Science or a related field is required; MS/PhD is a strong plus
- You have successfully driven complex technical initiatives across multiple teams or organizations. You influence through technical expertise, mentorship, and clear, strategic communication with engineers and executives alike
- You understand the importance of developer and creator experience. Whether you're building tools for internal engineers or systems for external developers, you start with the end user in mind and strive for performance, usability, and reliability
- You are fluent in C++ and comfortable working across a wide range of systems and technologies. You embrace new challenges, learn quickly, and bring clarity to ambiguous problems
- Deeply Knowledgeable: You have deep architectural understanding of game engines or high-performance systems. You're well-versed in the technical tradeoffs that come with designing complex, extensible platforms, and you guide teams through them with confidence
- You bring a strategic mindset to engineering, identifying innovative solutions to complex problems. You simplify complexity and design systems that are both elegant and practical
- We are looking for a visionary technical leader with deep experience in systems programming and platform design, who is excited to take on challenging problems at the core of a real-time engine
- You uplift those around you, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical rigor, and continuous learning. You lead by example and are passionate about growing teams and individuals
- 10+ years of experience and a proven track record of designing, delivering, and improving large-scale systems
- Initiated and facilitated significant technical decisions across multiple teams and organizations
- A passion for rolling up your sleeves to tackle complex problems or infrastructure challenges when they come up
- A BS in Computer Science or a related field, MS/PhD are a definite plus
What the job involves
- As a Technical Director for the Engine Data Model at Roblox, you will define the technical vision and lead the evolution of one of the most fundamental components of the Roblox Engine: the Data Model
- The Data Model serves as the core representation of all objects in a 3D Roblox experience—from terrain, lighting, and parts to the scripts that drive dynamic, interactive behavior
- It is the connective tissue that powers the structure and runtime behavior of every Roblox world
- In this role, you will lead the most ambitious engineering initiatives aimed at scaling the Data Model to support Roblox’s growing complexity and future aspirations
- Your work will directly shape the performance, scalability, and extensibility of the engine that underpins millions of daily user experiences
- This is a rare opportunity to build and evolve one of the key technologies that make Roblox special!
- Define and lead the technical roadmap for the Roblox Engine Data Model, with a focus on scalability, performance, and extensibility
- Design and build core engine systems that support the dynamic, interactive 3D environments Roblox is known for
- Lead by example as a hands-on individual contributor while setting architectural and engineering standards
- Author and review design documents and technical specifications for foundational platform features
- Partner closely with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver seamless, intuitive collaboration experiences
- Become an expert in Roblox's proprietary technology stack and ensure that all development aligns with long-term goals and best practices
- Explore and evaluate emerging technologies, balancing innovation with execution
- Represent Roblox in relevant industry forums and communities, acting as a technical ambassador for our platform
Our take
While online gaming is no longer a revolutionary concept, Roblox has established itself as a leader in the industry by creating a gaming toolbox that encourages quality game creation, which it pays developers for.
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 experiences on the platform are made by Roblox's over three million creators, and are available on a range of devices from PC to Xbox to Oculus, and more. The company has grown at an impressive rate, and has been keen to adopt new developments in the tech world, for example with its real-time AI translation for players to interact outside their native tongue.
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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 benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k
- Flexible vacation policy
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
David Baszucki
(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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