Senior Software Engineer, Content (Roblox)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Content (Roblox): Building and optimizing new game content (towers, enemies, units) for Tower Defense Simulator with an accent on Luau/Roblox engine experience and engaging gameplay. Focus on writing high-quality Luau code, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and delivering fresh content at scale.

Location: This job is only currently available to people that are 18+ and are based in the US. The company is not able to hire from outside the US at this time.

Compensation: $85,000–$100,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a game development company creating content for its players, specifically for Tower Defense Simulator.

What you will do

• Write clean, high-quality Luau gameplay content, including new towers, enemies, and units for live games.
• Clean up legacy code, fix bugs, document features, and review peer code.
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and cross-disciplinary teams to ship content.
• Build polished, intuitive user experiences with a focus on performance and player engagement.
• Write unit and integration tests, thoroughly test systems, and deploy updates with minimal bugs.

Requirements

• Excellent written / verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Lua/Luau, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
• Strong Luau / Roblox engine experience and have shipped Roblox content/features.
• Experience with version control (Git) and modern Roblox tooling (Rojo, Lune).
• Familiarity with modern UI/game frameworks such as Knit, React/Roact, and Fusion.
• Curiosity about new technologies / features and willingness to implement them.

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.
• Existing code snippets of your current work, either on GitHub or provided as files.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to create brand new, fresh, and innovative gameplay content for millions of players.
• Motivated by delivering fresh content at scale.
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Focus on performance and player engagement in game development.