Principal Software Engineer, Creator Collaboration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

A leading online gaming platform in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and development of Roblox Studio. This role requires 8+ years of experience, particularly in C++ and large scale systems. The ideal candidate will plan and deliver technical features, establish system architecture, and mentor fellow engineers. Competitive salary offered in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience on large scale systems.
• Proficient in C++ codebases.
• Experience in delivering features from vision to life.
• Knowledge of building scalable systems is essential.
• Diligent in automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver complex technical features E2E.
• Establish foundational architecture for Studio's capabilities.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver high-quality user functionality.
• Mentor engineers on best practices.
• Improve product quality through automation testing.

Skills

C++

Large scale systems experience

Microservices architecture

Multithreading

Networking primitives understanding

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Tools

Version control systems

File storage systems

Database systems

Job description

A leading online gaming platform in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and development of Roblox Studio. This role requires 8+ years of experience, particularly in C++ and large scale systems. The ideal candidate will plan and deliver technical features, establish system architecture, and mentor fellow engineers. Competitive salary offered in a dynamic, collaborative environment.