Roblox Studio Lead: Build Big, Engaging Experiences

Toptal

United States

Remote

USD 110,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

Toptal is seeking an experienced Roblox Developer (or small team) to build a polished Roblox experience from concept to launch and beyond. The project will be heavily promoted to a large kids-and-families audience, requiring robust day-one performance and retention.

You will own end-to-end development, publishing, and ongoing improvements. You will lead the technical build and product direction, delivering Roblox Studio scenes, Luau gameplay, UI/UX, progression, monetization, and cross-device

Qualifications

  • Portfolio of published Roblox experiences.
  • Hands-on expertise in Roblox Studio and Luau.
  • Experience building for large concurrent player counts.
  • Understanding retention loops, progression, monetization, and what makes a Roblox game loop actually work.
  • Experience optimizing Roblox experiences across devices.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the game concept and gameplay loop from the ground up.
  • Build the experience end-to-end in Roblox Studio, including map/world design and 3D assets and environments.
  • Write core gameplay systems and multiplayer logic in Luau.
  • Design UI/UX, player progression, rewards, and data-saving systems.
  • Build monetization systems aligned with healthy player retention (not at odds with it).
  • Optimize performance across mobile, tablet, PC, and console.
  • Own testing, debugging, and QA ahead of launch.
  • Handle Roblox publishing and hands-on launch support.
  • Track analytics and player performance data post-launch.
  • Ship ongoing updates and improvements based on real player behavior.

Skills

Roblox Studio
Luau scripting
Large-scale multiplayer
UI/UX design
Roadmap ownership
Performance optimization

Tools

Roblox Studio

Job description

Toptal is seeking an experienced Roblox Developer (or small team) to build a polished Roblox experience from concept to launch and beyond. The project will be heavily promoted to a large kids-and-families audience, requiring robust day-one performance and retention.

You will own end-to-end development, publishing, and ongoing improvements. You will lead the technical build and product direction, delivering Roblox Studio scenes, Luau gameplay, UI/UX, progression, monetization, and cross-device

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