Senior Backend Engineer, Communications — Scalable Chat

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 243,290 - 295,250; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Communications, to enhance user communication experiences on the platform. You will architect systems that handle millions of concurrent users while ensuring reliability and developer flexibility.

This role requires strong backend development skills and experience with large-scale systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent, with 7+ years in the industry.

Competitive salary range is $243,290 to $295,250 along with equity compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive results.
• Strong skills in multi-threading and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale backend systems supporting millions of users.
• Optimize systems for communication across the platform.
• Test and iterate on engineering processes for efficiency.

Skills

Backend software development

Proficient in database technology (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Distributed services experience

Networking protocols (HTTP, UDP, GRPC, WebSockets)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

C++

Job description

Roblox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Communications, to enhance user communication experiences on the platform. You will architect systems that handle millions of concurrent users while ensuring reliability and developer flexibility.

This role requires strong backend development skills and experience with large-scale systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent, with 7+ years in the industry.

Competitive salary range is $243,290 to $295,250 along with equity compensation and benefits.