Software Engineer, Roblox

Game Solutions Engineering

$150.1k

+ Equity

C++
Junior, Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3+ days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)

Roblox

Online gaming & entertainment platform

Job no longer available

Roblox

Online gaming & entertainment platform

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentCommunity

Job no longer available

$150.1k

+ Equity

C++
Junior, Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3+ days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentCommunity

Company mission

To help connect and bring together people from around the world through play.

Role

Who you are

  • Deep expertise in game development, including performance optimization in multiplayer networked games, understanding of client/server authority, player movement, and more
  • Roblox / Luau development experience is a strong plus
  • A track record of successful game(s) on the Roblox platform is a very strong plus
  • Experience in team-based game development is strongly preferred
  • A passion for promoting and building great development tools - profilers, debuggers, source control, 3D asset iteration, etc
  • C++ experience is a plus but not required
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into understandable and compelling guides and documentation
  • No serious or recent moderations incidents and are at least 18-years old

What the job involves

  • As a Software Engineer on our Game Solutions Engineering team, you will push the envelope of what’s possible in top and emerging experiences on Roblox
  • You’ll focus on prototyping, deploying solutions with external development studios and iterating with cutting edge engine features
  • You’ll ultimately have a strong influence on our engine roadmap and APIs
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to external game development studios, helping them optimize performance, scalability, and quality
  • Work deeply on prototypes that push the boundaries of what our engine can support, contributing large amounts of Luau code to demonstrate the feasibility of various game modes
  • Identify, articulate, and advocate for core engine, performance and debugging tooling projects
  • Collaborate closely with other engineers in the Solutions team, the core engine and Roblox Studio teams to shape the future of the platform

Application process

  • You may redact age, date of birth, and dates of attendance/graduation from your resume if you prefer

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Insights

Top investors

25% employee growth in 12 months

Company

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

Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)

Jan 2021

$520m

SERIES H

Feb 2020

$150m

SERIES G

Total funding: $922.8m

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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