[Summer 2027] Software Engineer Intern

Roblox; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is offering a Software Engineer Intern program for 12 weeks focused on accelerated learning and tangible global impact. You will work with a mentor, own a project end-to-end, and contribute to production-scale challenges across distributed systems and real-time features.

You'll explore cutting-edge technologies, including ML frameworks and large language models, while collaborating with Design, Product, Data, QA, and DevOps teams and presenting outcomes to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Go, Node.js, Ruby, Python, C++, Lua, Swift, C#, and Java.
• Curious collaborator, eager to learn, open to feedback, and eager to solve the hardest technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Join our community of engineers and receive dedicated mentorship while delivering live production projects.
• Investigate and experiment with technologies, including ML frameworks and LLMs, to improve systems.
• Own a project from coding and testing to deploying it in production and presenting it to peers and leaders.

Skills

Go

Node.js

Ruby

Python

C++

Lua

Swift

C#

Java

Education

Pursuing CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Machine learning frameworks

Agentic coding tools

LLMs

Job description

As a Software Engineer Intern at Roblox, your 12-week journey is designed around accelerated learning and tangible global impact. With the support of a dedicated mentor, you'll apply your knowledge to production-scale reality as you take end-to-end ownership of a project tackling some of the hardest technical challenges, including distributed systems, real-time communication, 3D co-experience, data processing, rendering, and more.

You Will:

• Join our supportive community of engineers, receiving dedicated mentorship as you deliver live production projects.
• Investigate and experiment with cutting-edge technologies, such as machine learning frameworks, agentic coding tools, and large language models (LLMs), to solve complex technical challenges and improve our engineering systems.
• Own a project from beginning to end, from coding and testing to deploying it to production, and presenting your work to peers and leaders across the company.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, Product, Data, QA, and DevOps, to deliver cohesive products and features.
• Build a close community with fellow interns and full-time builders alike, while gaining a broad perspective on the company as a whole through direct access to leadership during tailored events for our interns.
• Engage in our team matching process, learning about teams across Roblox–including Infra, Engine, Search and Discovery, Foundational AI, and Economy, sharing your preferences so we can help connect your career with your curiosity and passion.

You Are:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Working towards proficiency or proficient in one or more programming languages, including Go, Node.js, Ruby, Python, C++, Lua, Swift, C#, and Java.
• A curious collaborator, excited to learn, open to feedback, and eager to solve the hardest technical challenges as part of our team.

To support you through the next steps and help you showcase your very best during the interview, we invite you to sign up for Speak_. There, you'll gain access to our practice assessments, comprehensive interview guides, and tailored modules designed to help you confidently present your knowledge, skills, and experiences.

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 H-1B sponsorship at this time. You may redact age, date of birth, and dates of attendance/graduation from your resume if you prefer.