Senior Software Engineer: AI-Driven Developer Tools

Roblox Corporation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox Corporation in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build AI agent tooling for Roblox’s engine development workflows. You will own productivity tools spanning from problem identification to shipping solutions, with a focus on C and Rust integrations within Roblox’s C++ game engine codebase.

The role emphasizes turning ambiguous engineering needs into practical tools, collaborating with Engine and Infrastructure leaders, and delivering reliable developer experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience working on projects from 0 to 1.
• Experience owning substantial parts of a developer tool or system through design, launch, and ongoing operation.
• Systems programming experience in C, C++, or Rust.
• Interest in AI-powered developer tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and Pi.
• The ability to turn ambiguous developer needs into practical solutions, work independently, and learn unfamiliar tools and systems.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own improvements to developer workflows, from identifying problems with engineers to designing and shipping productivity tools and measuring their impact.
• Build AI agent sandboxes and harnesses written in C and Rust, along with the integrations and context agents needed to work effectively in Roblox’s C++ game engine codebase.
• Partner with technical leaders across Roblox’s Engine and Infrastructure groups to deliver reliable tools and improve the daily experience of engineering at Roblox.

Skills

5+ years dev exp

Tool ownership

Systems programming

AI dev tools interest

Self-motivation

Independent learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Job description

Roblox Corporation in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build AI agent tooling for Roblox’s engine development workflows. You will own productivity tools spanning from problem identification to shipping solutions, with a focus on C and Rust integrations within Roblox’s C++ game engine codebase.

The role emphasizes turning ambiguous engineering needs into practical tools, collaborating with Engine and Infrastructure leaders, and delivering reliable developer experiences.