Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Marketplace

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 196,750 - 243,290; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is looking for a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to build applications for the Avatar Marketplace in San Mateo, CA. In this role, you will design UI/UX for high-traffic surfaces and improve user experience for millions of users online. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience with responsive interfaces and client-side frameworks like React.js. The annual salary ranges from $196,750 to $243,290 USD, with onsite work three days a week and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building responsive and user friendly user interfaces focusing on complex user experiences.
• 3+ years of experience with client side state management using React.js or ReactNative (or similar eg: iOS, Android, etc.).
• Deep understanding of usability issues in client/server applications.
• Ability to drive accessible cross-platform solutions at scale.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize proficiency in frontend engineering to build responsive cross-platform user interfaces for the avatar marketplace.
• Drive innovation in search and discoverability products within the metaverse.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless integration across systems.
• Craft code that is performant and easily maintained.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams for alignment.

Job description

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Frontend Software Engineer on the Marketplace team, you will build applications that power Roblox's Avatar Marketplace. Your work will directly impact hundreds of millions of monthly users on the platform as they craft their identity on Roblox and will drive growth for our UGC community of developers. This role is unique, where you will design and build cross-platform (including iOS, Android, Xbox, VR platforms) UI and UX for high-traffic surfaces. If you are an expert at developing user facing applications and are passionate about user experience, you will be right at home with us! This role will report into our Engineering Manager.

You Are:

• Experienced: You've worked on intricate user facing applications and have experience with frameworks to build end to end applications.
• Passionate about UX: You're dedicated to creating exceptional user experiences that resonate with millions of users.
• Analytical: You're experienced at analyzing user interactions to optimize impact.
• Adaptable: You're comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone to explore new technologies.
• Collaborative: You excel at working in teams, inspiring others, and driving projects collectively.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience building responsive and user friendly user interfaces focusing on complex user experiences
• 3+ years of experience with client side state management using React.js or ReactNative (or similar eg: iOS, Android, etc.)
• You have a deep understanding of usability issues in client / server applications
• Ability to drive accessible cross-platform solutions at scale
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience in a production environment.

You Will:

• Utilize your proficiency in frontend engineering to build responsive and user friendly cross-platform user interfaces for the avatar marketplace.
• Drive innovation and improvements in search and discoverability products within the metaverse as well as build customization tools within Avatar editor.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality across internal and developer-facing systems.
• Craft code that is not only performant but also easily maintained, contributing to the overall success of the platform.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to ensure alignment with the shared vision.

Annual Salary Range

$196,750 — $243,290 USD

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.

Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.

For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.