Senior Frontend Architect – Platform UI for Metaverse

Roblox Corporation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 242,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Frontend to shape the frontend platform that underpins Roblox surfaces across devices. You will drive architecture, build reusable components, and mentor engineers while delivering fast, scalable experiences for millions of users.

You will work across web, mobile, and desktop surfaces, integrating modern frameworks with Roblox’s Luau‑based tech. A strong emphasis on performance and cross‑team collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with frontend systems.
• Experience architecting large-scale frontend applications.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Swift or Kotlin or ability to learn quickly.
• Strong understanding of frontend design principles and testing practices.
• Experience across web, mobile, and desktop platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with C++ is a nice-to-have but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust frontend systems powering Roblox surfaces.
• Create reusable abstractions to enable fast UI development across teams.
• Maintain and evolve Luau UI libraries with modular design and performance.
• Define architecture standards for scalable, testable frontend code.
• Collaborate with engineers, product, and design to deliver high-quality UX.
• Address memory, responsiveness, and load times for a fast UI at scale.
• Provide architectural leadership, review designs, and mentor engineers.

Skills

Frontend development

TypeScript

Swift

Kotlin

React

Luau

Performance optimization

Cross‑platform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

React paradigm

Job description

Roblox Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Frontend to shape the frontend platform that underpins Roblox surfaces across devices. You will drive architecture, build reusable components, and mentor engineers while delivering fast, scalable experiences for millions of users.

You will work across web, mobile, and desktop surfaces, integrating modern frameworks with Roblox’s Luau‑based tech. A strong emphasis on performance and cross‑team collaboration is required.