Senior Software Engineer, App Performance

Roblox

San Mateo, CA, United States
Base: $196,750 - $243,290 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site (tuesday, wednesday, thursday, optional monday and friday)
4+ years frontend development experience
React or similar framework expertise
Client-side performance debugging skills
Roblox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in app performance to enhance user experience by optimizing rendering and layout across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in frontend development, particularly with modern technologies like React, and a strong focus on performance optimization

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning the profiling, diagnosis, and end-to-end optimization of rendering, layout, and input pipelines to reduce frame time and eliminate jank.
  • You will design robust systems powering core surfaces like Home, Avatar, and Search used by hundreds of millions of users across mobile, desktop, VR, and consoles.
  • Candidates must have deep expertise in modern frontend technologies with a strong command of component-based architecture and state management patterns.

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Roblox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in app performance to enhance user experience by optimizing rendering and layout across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in frontend development, particularly with modern technologies like React, and a strong focus on performance optimization.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years frontend development experience
  • React or similar framework expertise
  • Client-side performance debugging skills

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-platform application development experience
  • C++ integration knowledge
  • Lua or React Native production experience

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years software development experience
  • Strong command of React or similar frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize frontend performance

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