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Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform headquartered in South San Mateo, CA, that connects over 200 million monthly active users. The platform empowers its community to create and monetize their own games, with over $500 million paid out to developers in 2022 alone. As a leader in the...
Roblox offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance. Employees a...
Roblox fosters a creator-centric culture, encouraging employees to innovate and collaborate while prioritizing user safety. The company values communi...
Roblox • San Mateo, CA, United States
Roblox is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to develop critical engine infrastructure for their gaming platform. You'll work with C++ to enhance performance and functionality across the Roblox engine. This role requires experience in high-performance real-time applications.
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly with a focus on developing high-performance applications. Your expertise in C++ allows you to tackle complex technical challenges, and you have a strong understanding of threading and memory management. You thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside passionate engineers to push the boundaries of interactive gaming. You are committed to creating safer and more civil shared experiences for users around the world.
Experience with game engine development or real-time applications is a plus. Familiarity with data syncing between server and client, as well as resource management, will help you excel in this role. A passion for gaming and understanding of the gaming community will enhance your contributions to the team.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Systems team, you will develop engine code in C++ for sub-systems critical to the Roblox game engine. Your work will involve enhancing data syncing capabilities between server and client, optimizing game-aware data streaming, and harmonizing resource management. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to ensure that the engine supports the creative visions of millions of developers worldwide. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and scalability of the Roblox platform, enabling a seamless experience for users.
You will also engage in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. Your role will require you to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring that Roblox remains at the forefront of gaming innovation. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of human interaction through immersive digital experiences.
At Roblox, you will be part of a mission-driven company that values creativity and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and you can make a real impact on the gaming community. Join us in reimagining the way people come together and connect through play.
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