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Roblox · 10 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer - Engine Infrastructure

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

Roblox is a platform that empowers a global community of developers and creators to build immersive digital experiences. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Systems team, you will develop critical engine code in C++ and work on subsystems that enhance gameplay across various devices.

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Responsibilities

Develop engine code in C++ for sub-systems critical to the Roblox game engine
Work on sub-systems that handle data syncing between server and client, game-aware data streaming, and harmonizing resource usage to ensure gameplay works on various devices with varying CPU and memory capabilities
Work on every application Roblox develops, from mobile phone clients to cloud-based servers

Qualification

C++Game engine developmentMemory managementData syncingCuriosity for technology

Required

4+ years of experience and you've worked on deep and challenging problems in large and complex C++ codebases
System-level pointers, templates, and raw blocks of memory are tools to write code, not your enemies
Experience working in the guts of game engine or passion for learning it
Built systems that work and keep on working reliably
A curiosity to want to learn and stay up-to-date on technology development

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

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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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Michael Guthrie
CFO
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