Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (Roblox)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (Roblox): Building and optimizing high-performance gameplay systems and features for large-scale games with an accent on architectural decisions and user experience. Focus on designing robust technical systems, ensuring smooth releases, and thoroughly testing deployments for millions of players.

Location: Only available to people based in the US

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a company developing game experiences that millions of users interact with monthly.

What you will do

• Own gameplay features end-to-end, from design and implementation to live deployment.
• Build and maintain scalable, high-performance gameplay systems in Luau on Roblox.
• Make architectural decisions for gameplay systems using reusable, data-driven patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary peers and lead complex initiatives across multiple teams.
• Identify technical risks early and drive solutions to ensure smooth releases.
• Implement game behavior that emphasizes intuitive and responsive UX and conduct thorough testing.

Requirements

• Excellent written / verbal communication skills in English.
• Background in Computer Science / Software Development (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience).
• 2-3+ years of experience writing code for game engines (C#, Lua, C++).
• Experience working with version control software (Git).
• Strong gameplay engineering experience and experience working with the Roblox game engine.
• Familiarity with project organizational strategies (SCRUM, Agile) and industry-standard Roblox tooling (Rojo, Lune).

Nice to have

• Experience working in a self-managed or remote environment.
• Existing Roblox experiences that you have designed and programmed.
• Understanding of the Roblox platform and player motivations.
• Experience contributing to the Open Source community.
• Secondary development skills such as UI/UX, gameplay design, audio design, graphics design, modeling + texturing.