Software Engineer, Creator Studio

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a Software Engineer for the Roblox Studio team to build and shape the tools used by Roblox developers and creators. You will help unify internal and external tooling into a single, best-in-class toolset to empower developers and creators to build experiences at scale.

The role emphasizes owning complex projects, collaborating across teams, and driving the architectural direction for the future of our application, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality production code

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience with production code.
• Strong programming skills in C++, C#, or Lua.
• Solid CS fundamentals and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work on various internal and external tools for Roblox game developers.
• Define architecture and implement reusable tooling frameworks.
• Design and execute on the architecture and technical direction that will be the future of our application.
• Own and deliver complex technical projects from the planning stage through execution.
• Work cross functionally, across teams and technology platforms.
• Participate in building the world's best professional application for massively multiplayer game development.

Skills

C++

C#

Lua

Algorithms & DS

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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.

As a Software Engineer on the Roblox Studio team, you'll help build and shape the tools Roblox teams use to build the Roblox app, and that creators use to build their experiences. Our mission is to unify internal and external tooling into a single, best-in-class toolset that benefits everyone.

You Will

• Work on various internal and external tools for Roblox game developers
• Define architecture and implement reusable tooling frameworks
• Design and execute on the architecture and technical direction that will be the future of our application
• Own and deliver complex technical projects from the planning stage through execution
• Work cross functionally, across teams and technology platforms
• Participate in building the world's best professional application for massively multiplayer game development

You Have

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering high-quality production code.
• Coding Proficiency: Strong programming skills in at least one modern language (e.g., C++, C#, Lua).
• Problem-Solving Skills: A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms, with an aptitude for debugging complex issues.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Computer Science or a related engineering field.

Please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future F-1 or H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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.

Annual Salary Range

$153,120—$196,750 USD

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.