Freelance Roblox Programmer: Gameplay, AI & Live Ops

Agate; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agate is seeking a Roblox game programmer to create and refine gameplay systems using Luau, Roblox Studio, and DataStore. You will translate game design into robust, scalable code while collaborating with a tight-knit team.

You will prototype features, contribute to design decisions, and help maintain technical docs. The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, initiative, and a passion for videogames. Expect an on-site environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of game development experience.
• At least 6 months experience with Roblox Studio and Luau.
• Passion for videogames and industry.
• Strong team player and self-motivated.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop game features across logic, UI, AI, and backend services.
• Write robust Luau code scalable to many players.
• Collaborate with team; own features or systems.
• Document design and technical details for reviews.
• Prototype gameplay ideas quickly.
• Debug, QA support, and live ops preparations.
• Stay updated with Roblox platform updates and best practices.
• Optimize server and client performance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Initiative

OOP concepts

Event-driven

Client-server understanding

Tools

Roblox Studio

Luau (Lua)

Git

DataStore

Job description

Agate is seeking a Roblox game programmer to create and refine gameplay systems using Luau, Roblox Studio, and DataStore. You will translate game design into robust, scalable code while collaborating with a tight-knit team.

You will prototype features, contribute to design decisions, and help maintain technical docs. The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, initiative, and a passion for videogames. Expect an on-site environment with growth opportunities.