Senior C++ Systems Engineer, Client Platform

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a senior frontend C++ engineer to drive libraries and modules inside our game engine. You will bridge Luau UI and core engine, work across platforms, and ship performant code that scales to millions of concurrent users.

The role emphasizes ownership, system architecture, and collaboration with engineers, product, and design. You should have 4+ years in system or mobile programming, strong C++, and a passion for building reusable frameworks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in system or mobile programming.
• Proficiency in C++ with ability to write high-quality, performant code; Lua knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary C++ expert in the team and drive frontend C++ strategy.
• Work with stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Design to expand frontend ecosystems.
• Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with Roblox Surface owners on new initiatives.
• Improve Lua App on Roblox in collaboration with our internal team and community developers.

Skills

C++

Luau

System programming

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

Job description

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a senior frontend C++ engineer to drive libraries and modules inside our game engine. You will bridge Luau UI and core engine, work across platforms, and ship performant code that scales to millions of concurrent users.

The role emphasizes ownership, system architecture, and collaboration with engineers, product, and design. You should have 4+ years in system or mobile programming, strong C++, and a passion for building reusable frameworks.