Luau Gameplay Systems Engineer - Roblox

Frameshiftstudios

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

FrameShift in Miami is seeking a Roblox systems engineer to build and maintain gameplay mechanics using Luau and Roblox Studio. You will design scalable modules and collaborate closely with Technical Designers to implement features from spec.

The role requires strong Luau expertise, familiarity with client-server dynamics, and hands-on experience with DataStores and RemoteEvents to ensure efficient replication and performance across the client/server boundary.

Qualifications

  • Solid Luau experience and time spent in Roblox Studio.
  • Understand how client-server works and why it matters for Roblox.
  • Familiar with DataStores, RemoteEvents, and replication.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain gameplay systems including progression, tools, combat, and economy.
  • Architect clean, reusable Luau modules that hold up as the game scales.
  • Work directly with Technical Designers to build features from spec.
  • Identify and resolve performance issues related to client-server replication.
  • Conduct peer code reviews and maintain engineering standards.

Skills

Luau
Roblox Studio
Client-server
DataStores
RemoteEvents
Code reviews

Job description

FrameShift in Miami is seeking a Roblox systems engineer to build and maintain gameplay mechanics using Luau and Roblox Studio. You will design scalable modules and collaborate closely with Technical Designers to implement features from spec.

The role requires strong Luau expertise, familiarity with client-server dynamics, and hands-on experience with DataStores and RemoteEvents to ensure efficient replication and performance across the client/server boundary.

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