Principal Full-Stack & Backend Engineer — Social Graph Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Job summary

Roblox HQ in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Connections team to power the social graph for millions of users. You will design, build, and ship user-facing features, mentor engineers, and define long-term technical roadmaps.

The role requires 8+ years in software development with web/app tech (React, TypeScript, JavaScript) and a BS or higher in CS. This onsite role emphasizes leadership and impact across Roblox’s platform.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with web or app technologies (React, TypeScript, JavaScript).
• Proven track record building and launching complex, consumer-facing features.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship features that power the social graph for millions of users.
• Architect scalable, long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with teams across the company to translate ambitious business goals into a concrete, multi-year technical roadmap.
• Serve as a technical leader, setting engineering standards and mentoring other engineers.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Roblox HQ in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Connections team to power the social graph for millions of users. You will design, build, and ship user-facing features, mentor engineers, and define long-term technical roadmaps.

The role requires 8+ years in software development with web/app tech (React, TypeScript, JavaScript) and a BS or higher in CS. This onsite role emphasizes leadership and impact across Roblox’s platform.