Principal Software Engineer - AI-Driven Creator Platform

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

Job summary

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior/Principal Software Engineer for the Build Surfaces team to shape AI-powered workflows across Studio and the Roblox App. You will own features end-to-end, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design and cross-team partners to uphold velocity and quality.

Requirements include 8+ years of hands-on experience and proficiency in C++, Luau, Javascript or TypeScript. Base pay ranges from $295,250 to $345,040 per year with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development with a BS degree or equivalent.
• Experience in C++, Luau, Javascript, or TypeScript.
• Experience navigating complex codebases and system architecture/design.
• Driven cross-functional projects to build consumer facing products.

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

C++

Luau

Javascript

TypeScript

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior/Principal Software Engineer for the Build Surfaces team to shape AI-powered workflows across Studio and the Roblox App. You will own features end-to-end, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design and cross-team partners to uphold velocity and quality.

Requirements include 8+ years of hands-on experience and proficiency in C++, Luau, Javascript or TypeScript. Base pay ranges from $295,250 to $345,040 per year with equity and benefits.