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Roblox · 1 week ago

Senior Software Engineer, Luau App Foundations

positionSan Mateo, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$196K/yr - $242K/yr
date4+ years exp

Roblox is a platform that empowers users to create and share immersive digital experiences. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Consumer Frontend team, you will leverage the Roblox tech stack to build groundbreaking experiences and improve animation tech, tools, and pipelines for developers.

3D TechnologyGamingMetaverseOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
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Responsibilities

Be the primary C++ expert in the team and drive frontend C++ strategy for extending our interface layer
Work with stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Design to expand frontend ecosystems and drive technical enhancements in engineering space
Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with the Roblox Surface owners on new initiatives
Have fun working with our internal team members and community developers to improve the overall state of Lua App on Roblox

Qualification

C++Mobile programmingLuaFrameworksLibrariesPerformance focusTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

4+ years of experience with significant knowledge of system or mobile programming
Proficiency in C++: Strong C++ programming skills with an ability to write high quality, performant code
Passion about building frameworks and libraries: You are driven to build a strong platform with world class design patterns and cutting edge system architecture
Performance focus: You embrace software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile
Personally Motivated: Self-sufficient, self-organized and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle
A Team player mentality: Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with Lua is a plus

Benefits

Equity compensation
Benefits as described on this page

Company

Roblox

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Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.
dateFounded in 2004
location
San Mateo, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://corp.roblox.com

H1B Sponsorship

Roblox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (240)
2024 (111)
2023 (139)
2022 (153)
2021 (91)
2020 (92)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$874.45M
Key Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAltos Ventures
2024-10-01Post Ipo Equity
2022-04-12Series Unknown· $17.71M
2021-08-11Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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David Baszucki
Founder and CEO
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Anupam Singh
VP Engineering, AI Platform, Infrastructure
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