Software Engineer, Geometry

Roblox; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming platform in Vancouver is seeking an Early Career Software Engineer to join their Geometry team. This role focuses on developing algorithms for real-time 3D content and enhancing existing geometry components. Candidates should pursue a degree in a relevant field and possess strong skills in modern C++. This position offers mentorship from senior engineers and the chance to solve unique technical challenges. The expected annual salary is $142,110 CAD, with a hybrid work schedule available.

Benefits

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree emphasizing computational geometry, modeling, or simulation.
• Highly proficient in modern C++.
• Strong knowledge of 3D math, including linear algebra and advanced data structures.
• Familiar with computational geometry concepts.
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for coding through competitive programming.
• Able to adapt quickly to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for convex decomposition and mesh partitioning.
• Design, code, and test innovative features for the geometry engine.
• Solve discrete math problems related to geometry processing.
• Improve performance and robustness of geometry components.
• Engage in architectural discussions and system design.
• Collaborate in a small, autonomous team.

Skills

Modern C++

3D math

Computational geometry

Numerical solvers

Dynamic environment adaptability

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Job description

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

As an Early Career Software Engineer on our Geometry team, you will launch your career alongside top engineers working on foundational algorithms for real-time 3D content creation and editing. You will contribute directly to our core geometry engine, solving novel math computational problems to deliver immersive and expressive creative tools to millions of users on the Roblox platform. We are committed to your growth; you will be mentored by industry experts while working on projects designed to help you take ownership and demonstrate your skills on impactful work.

You Will:

• Develop robust and efficient algorithms for convex decomposition and mesh partitioning to support real-time simulation and collision detection.
• Design, code, and test innovative features for our core geometry engine, navigating the full development lifecycle from initial design to production deployment.
• Solve discrete math computational problems related to geometry processing.
• Improve the performance, robustness, and stability of existing geometry components and mesh processing pipelines across all platforms.
• Be mentored by senior engineers and actively engage in architectural discussions and system design for our proprietary, in-house engine.
• Collaborate in a small, autonomous team to drive essential parts of the Roblox experience and ensure the best user experience for our creators.

You Are:

• Possessing or pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with an emphasis on computational geometry, modeling, or simulation.
• Highly proficient in modern C++ with a focus on writing organized, efficient, clear and reusable code.
• Equipped with a strong knowledge of 3D math, including linear algebra (vector and matrix math), numerical solvers, and advanced data structures.
• Familiar with some computational geometry concepts (e.g. related to convex decomposition), real-time graphics, or physics-based simulation.
• Showing demonstrable enthusiasm for coding (e.g. through participation in competitive programming or having personal project code repos involving relevant concepts).
• Able to thrive in dynamic environments, quickly adapting to new challenges.

This role is based in Vancouver, Canada.

For roles that are based at our headquarters in Vancouver, BC, Canada: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. 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. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.

Annual Salary Range

$142,110 — $142,110 CAD

Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.