Roblox is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to oversee the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of interactive, immersive experiences on Roblox, ensuring high-quality, performant, and innovative experiences are delivered in collaboration with creative teams, engineering, and brand partners.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in technical leadership, software engineering, or a related role in gaming, digital media, or interactive experiences.
- Proven track record of driving technical teams in the development of large-scale products or interactive experiences, with a focus on delivering high-performance, high-quality products.
- Expertise in platform optimization, technical architecture, and immersive technology.
- Roblox Studio and Lua scripting experience.
- Proficiency in leveraging performance data and audience insights to inform technical decisions.
- Experience managing complex technical and stakeholder relationships across multiple projects.
- Experience with product lifecycle management and technical roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement the technical vision and architecture for experiences, aligning with Roblox’s standards and Partner Innovation Studio’s creative goals.
- Optimize experiences for performance, scalability, and reliability on Roblox, focusing on platform-specific features that enhance engagement and immersion.
- Drive and mentor external and internal developers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to drive a high standard of technical execution.
- Collaborate closely with creative, product, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical feasibility, timelines, and requirements.
- Develop and prioritize a technical roadmap with product managers that balances feature development with platform optimization.
- Act as the technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicating technical requirements, risks, and solutions.
- Drive QA efforts and technical reviews, establishing best practices to ensure a smooth and stable user experience on all devices.
Other
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage complex technical and stakeholder relationships across multiple projects.
- Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, technical roadmaps, and experience prioritizing technical features for optimized outcomes.
- Passionate about immersive storytelling, innovation, and pioneering new technical frontiers in interactive media.
- Industry-leading compensation package
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- At Roblox HQ: Free catered lunches, Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit, Annual CalTrain Go Pass
- Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office 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 for all candidates during the interview process.
