Principal Software Engineer – Content Sharing (Equity)

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 295,250 - 345,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in San Mateo, CA to lead major technical initiatives impacting millions of users. You will drive the platform-wide strategy for content sharing, ensuring reliability and alignment across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in building large-scale backend systems, along with a background in C++, C#, or Java. This position is vital as Roblox aims to connect a billion people safely and inclusively.

The salary range for this role is $295,250–$345,040 annually, subject to various factors including experience and market demand.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building large-scale backend systems.
• Deep experience designing distributed systems and scalable APIs.
• Experience on consumer-facing platforms with millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Own the outcome of complex, business-critical programs.
• Develop a multi-year technical vision for content creation.
• Lead high-severity incident response across groups.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

System Design

Distributed Systems

APIs

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Roblox is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in San Mateo, CA to lead major technical initiatives impacting millions of users. You will drive the platform-wide strategy for content sharing, ensuring reliability and alignment across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in building large-scale backend systems, along with a background in C++, C#, or Java. This position is vital as Roblox aims to connect a billion people safely and inclusively.

The salary range for this role is $295,250–$345,040 annually, subject to various factors including experience and market demand.