Senior Studio Software Engineer — Shape the Studio (Equity)

Roblox; Canada (KY); On-site; USD 197,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a Senior Studio Software Engineer for Roblox Studio Platform to help evolve the primary IDE used by millions of developers. You will work on core features, AI-native capabilities, and foundational architecture to enable a scalable, high-performance UX.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with user-facing applications, a CS degree or equivalent, and strong C++ skills, plus familiarity with UI frameworks such as React, SwiftUI, Cocoa, Swift, or WPF.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying top-tier, user-facing applications.
• Experience with C++ in large-scale, performance-critical tools is required.
• Experience with UI frameworks like React, SwiftUI, Cocoa, Swift, or WPF is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the technical direction to drive extensibility and adaptability of Roblox Studio.
• Own and deliver complex technical projects from idea through execution.
• Work cross-functionally across teams and platforms to solve systemic challenges.
• Mentor team members and foster high-level technical expertise and professional growth.
• Implement patterns that define the next generation of professional game development tools.

Skills

C++

UI frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Roblox is seeking a Senior Studio Software Engineer for Roblox Studio Platform to help evolve the primary IDE used by millions of developers. You will work on core features, AI-native capabilities, and foundational architecture to enable a scalable, high-performance UX.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with user-facing applications, a CS degree or equivalent, and strong C++ skills, plus familiarity with UI frameworks such as React, SwiftUI, Cocoa, Swift, or WPF.