Principal Engineer — Real-Time Asset Loading & Networking

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 289,460 - 338,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible in-office work schedule

Job summary

A leading digital platform company in San Mateo, CA seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the Engine Networking Team. This role involves optimizing the game's communication systems, enhancing real-time interactions for players in multiplayer environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in C++ programming, game networking, and performance tuning. The position offers a competitive salary range of $289,460 — $338,270 USD annually, alongside equity compensation and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience in multiplayer game engine development.
• Strong understanding of network efficiency and latency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engine Networking Team ensuring game state communication.
• Optimize network exchanges to enhance player experience.
• Collaborate across the game platform for real-time communication.

Skills

C++ programming

Game networking

Asset loading

Multithreaded systems

Performance tuning

Job description

A leading digital platform company in San Mateo, CA seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the Engine Networking Team. This role involves optimizing the game's communication systems, enhancing real-time interactions for players in multiplayer environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in C++ programming, game networking, and performance tuning. The position offers a competitive salary range of $289,460 — $338,270 USD annually, alongside equity compensation and robust benefits.