Senior Software Engineer (Game Development)

Location: This role is based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA. Office attendance is required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.

Salary: Annual Salary Range $242,100–$293,800 USD

Company

Roblox is a platform empowering a global community of developers and creators to bring immersive 3D digital experiences to life, with a mission to connect a billion people worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform.
• Analyze existing animation technology and tools to determine what is needed to meet project objectives.
• Author documentation on issues, improvements, and feature requests for character animation tech on Roblox.
• Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation technology.
• Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate on larger features.
• Work with internal content teams and community developers to improve the overall state of animation on Roblox.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with knowledge of character animation, game engines, and tools.
• Proficiency in C++ with an ability to write high-quality, performant code.
• Passion for building amazing interactive experiences with great animations.
• Strong 3D math skills and a well-thought-out code architecture.
• Focus on software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile.
• Self-sufficient, self-organized, and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle.
• Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale.
• Helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
• Hybrid work model: onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.
• All full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.