Principal Software Engineer - Content Platform

RobloxSan Mateo, CAHybridfull_timeprincipal

$345,040 – $399,420 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and build backend services to help game creators reach the broadest audience possible.
  • Build and scale large distributed systems, data processing and analysis pipelines, and access control systems.
  • Guide the future technical direction of the team and have a significant impact on engineering.
  • Be a technical bar-raiser for high code quality, architectural designs, and long-term approaches.
  • Mentor and develop fellow engineers on the team.

Soft Skills

Architectural DesignTeam LeadershipMentoringCross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Health Insurance

Culture

Cross-Functional TeamsMentorship Program

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field or equivalent professional experience
Preferred: Masters
Regions: Us

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About Roblox
Industry: gaming
Size: large

Roblox is building an immersive 3D digital experiences platform that empowers a global community of developers and creators to shape the future of human interaction.

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Compensation
Base salary: $345,040 – $399,420 USD
Equity: All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation