Senior Software Engineer, Game Solutions — Engine & Tools

Roblox

San Mateo (CA)

On-site

USD 195,780 - 242,100

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading gaming platform company located in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Game Solutions team. In this role, you will push the limits of the Roblox engine by working with external studios on innovative game prototypes. Candidates should have a strong background in game development with a focus on performance optimization, and experience with Roblox and Luau is a plus. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and the potential for equity compensation.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional game development experience focused on multiplayer networked games.
  • Roblox / Luau development experience is a strong plus.
  • A track record of quality game(s) on the Roblox platform is a very strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Be a trusted technical advisor to external game development studios.
  • Work on prototypes that push the boundaries of what our engine can support.
  • Collaborate closely with other engineers to shape the future of the platform.

Skills

Game development experience
Performance optimization
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills

Tools

Roblox
Luau
C++

Job description

A leading gaming platform company located in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Game Solutions team. In this role, you will push the limits of the Roblox engine by working with external studios on innovative game prototypes. Candidates should have a strong background in game development with a focus on performance optimization, and experience with Roblox and Luau is a plus. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and the potential for equity compensation.
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