Principal Backend Engineer, Virtual Economy Platform

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 293,800 - 343,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Virtual Economy Platform to enhance and scale our monetization systems. The ideal candidate will lead significant projects impacting Roblox’s economy, working with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge solutions.

With a strong background in backend systems and leadership, you will help define technical direction and drive projects that support game monetization. Roles are onsite in San Mateo, CA, with a competitive annual salary ranging from $293,800 to $343,340 USD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in developing large-scale backend systems.
• 3+ years of experience leading large teams in projects.
• Preferred experience in monetization platforms or gaming industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic impact projects for monetization systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements.
• Drive engineering vision for scalable solutions.

Skills

Backend distributed systems

Project leadership

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Roblox is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Virtual Economy Platform to enhance and scale our monetization systems. The ideal candidate will lead significant projects impacting Roblox’s economy, working with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge solutions.

With a strong background in backend systems and leadership, you will help define technical direction and drive projects that support game monetization. Roles are onsite in San Mateo, CA, with a competitive annual salary ranging from $293,800 to $343,340 USD.