Software Engineer, Engine Infrastructure

About the Role

Join Roblox's Engine Infrastructure Team, working on the systems that underpin its game engine and support a global community of more than two million developers. Your work will span threading, memory management, physics, and scripting in high-performance, real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop C++ engine code for critical Roblox game engine subsystems.
• Build subsystems for server-client data synchronization, game-aware data streaming, and resource usage across devices with varying CPU and memory capabilities.
• Design systems that enable Roblox to scale its game server fleet to millions of servers worldwide.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of industry experience, including designing and leading implementation of highly scalable, reliable distributed backend systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and at least one additional programming language, such as C#, Go, or Python.
• Familiarity with developing applications that run on Linux.
• Deep understanding of C++ and familiarity with game engines are pluses.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for high-performance technologies and adopting new technologies, such as AI and agents, into your workflow to solve practical problems.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and teams to deliver technical solutions.
• A long-term mindset toward collaboration and systems development.

Compensation and Work Arrangement

• Full-time, salaried position based in San Mateo, California, within Early Career Talent.
• Annual starting base salary range: $182,170–$227,370 USD. Actual pay depends on professional background, training, experience, location, business needs, and market demand, and may fall outside the stated range. The range may change.
• Full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and benefits.
• Office-based roles require onsite attendance Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Monday and Friday office attendance is optional unless otherwise noted.

Work Authorization

For US-based roles, Roblox may not be able to employ candidates with work authorization tied to certain US visa categories or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.