Senior Applications Software Engineer, Roblox

Marketplace

$218.5-283.8k

The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.

iOS

Android

C++

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

Online gaming and entertainment platform

Job no longer available

Online gaming and entertainment platform

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentCommunity

Job no longer available

$218.5-283.8k

iOS

Android

C++

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentCommunity

Company mission

To connect a billion people with optimism and civility.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

4+ years of experience building user facing client applications focusing on complex user experiences
3+ years of experience in software development with C++ or related languages
Ability to drive accessible cross-platform solutions at scale
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience in a production environment
Experienced: You've worked on intricate user facing applications and have experience with frameworks to build end to end applications
Passionate about UX: You're dedicated to creating exceptional user experiences that resonate with millions of users
Analytical: You're experienced at analyzing user interactions to optimize impact
Adaptable: You're comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone to explore new technologies
Collaborative: You excel at working in teams, inspiring others, and driving projects collectively

What the job involves

As a Senior Software Engineer on our Marketplace engineering team, you will build applications that power Roblox's Avatar Marketplace
This role will report into our Engineering Manager
Build robust cross-platfrom applications for the avatar marketplace
Collaborate with the Marketplace org to create scalable and user-friendly experiences and tools within the Roblox Engine, and web and client interfaces
Drive innovation and improvements in search and discoverability products within the metaverse as well as build customization tools within Avatar editor
Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality across internal and developer-facing systems
Craft code that is not only performant but also easily maintained, contributing to the overall success of the platform
Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to ensure alignment with the shared vision

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.

While the platform does face scrutiny over users safety (particularly given its young audience) the company's efforts to strengthen parental controls and open dialogue through initiatives like its new Parents Council signal a growing commitment to addressing these challenges. At the same time, its financial performance and creator-focused investments underscore a business in very strong health. With record payouts to developers, an expanding older player base, and a platform that increasingly rewards creative talent, Roblox's trajectory remains one of innovation and impressive growth.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

25% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.8)

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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