Principal AI Engineer — Creator Tools & Build Surfaces

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 295,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior/Principal Software Engineer on the Build Surfaces team to shape how creators build on Roblox across Studio and the Roblox App. You will contribute to end-to-end features, mentor engineers, own projects from spec to launch, and work with React, Luau, and C++.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, performance, and collaboration. Requirements include 8+ years of hands-on experience, a BS in Computer Science, and proficiency in C++, Luau, JavaScript, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience including large-scale products.
• Proficiency in C++ and modern C++ practices.
• Experience with Lua-based Luau and JavaScript/TypeScript in production apps.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development across Build and Studio Assistant surfaces.
• Ship end-to-end features spanning AI-assisted iteration, direct editing, monetization, analytics, and onboarding.
• Mentor engineers on the team through formal mentoring and leadership by example.
• Own projects from technical specification, execution and launch.
• Collaborate with product, design and cross-team collaborators to uphold execution quality and velocity.

Skills

8+ years experience

C++

Luau

JavaScript

TypeScript

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Job description

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior/Principal Software Engineer on the Build Surfaces team to shape how creators build on Roblox across Studio and the Roblox App. You will contribute to end-to-end features, mentor engineers, own projects from spec to launch, and work with React, Luau, and C++.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, performance, and collaboration. Requirements include 8+ years of hands-on experience, a BS in Computer Science, and proficiency in C++, Luau, JavaScript, and