Senior Software Engineer - Engine Systems

Roblox

San Mateo, CA, United States
Base: $196,750 - $243,290 usd annually; bonus/equi...
On-site
5+ years professional software engineering experience
Native c++ or objective-c proficiency
Experience with non-desktop platforms like mobile or console
The role involves designing and building systems to monitor, analyze, and improve the Roblox experience across millions of concurrent users

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and building systems to monitor, analyze, and improve the Roblox experience across millions of concurrent users.
  • Engineers will navigate platform-specific limitations from vendors like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Sony to ensure reliable global operations.
  • Candidates must possess strong ownership of complex technical systems and the ability to debug difficult problems across first-party and operating system boundaries.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and building systems to monitor, analyze, and improve the Roblox experience across millions of concurrent users.

Salary

Base: $196,750 - $243,290 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation eligible; Benefits: Full-time benefits as described on company page

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years professional software engineering experience
  • Native C++ or Objective-C proficiency
  • Experience with non-desktop platforms like mobile or console
  • Debugging across OS and tooling boundaries
  • Building systems-level code for client applications

Nice-to-have

  • Experience building observability and crash reporting systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Data Science and Infra teams
  • Multi-platform expertise across several ecosystems
  • Interest in mentoring engineers and raising team quality
  • Background in game engines or performance-critical runtime systems

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in native C++ or Objective-C
  • Familiarity with at least one non-desktop platform
  • US work authorization (H-1B sponsorship not supported)

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization; H-1B sponsorship not available

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