Studio Builder Tools - Senior Software Engineer

5 Hours ago • 6 Years + • Game Engine • $238,520 PA - $289,460 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Roblox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Studio Builder Tools team. This role involves leading an engineering team focused on game development tools and generative AI features within Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE used by hundreds of thousands of developers. You will build best-in-class developer-facing tools using C++ and Lua, create reusable tooling frameworks, improve developer workflows, and collaborate with product managers, designers, and internal teams. The position requires ownership of projects from start to finish, codebase maintenance, and automated testing. The ideal candidate is passionate about end-user experience, can mentor engineers, guide projects, and is proficient in profiling and optimization.
Must have:
  • C++ programming (6+ years)
  • Developer-facing tools experience
  • 3D programming
  • Linear algebra
  • 3D game engines
  • Obsessed with end-user experience
  • Clear design specs
  • Mentoring engineers
  • Profiling and optimization
  • Test-driven development
Good to have:
  • Generative AI features
  • Roblox Studio development
  • Lua programming

Job Details

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. 

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. 

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

You will lead an engineering and cross-functional team in charge of game development tools and generative AI features in Roblox Studio

Roblox Studio is a collaborative cross-platform IDE where all Roblox experiences are created. Together with the team, you’ll work on the features used by hundreds of thousands of Roblox developers every day.

As a Senior Engineer in the Builder Tools team, you’ll work on tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games. The products of your work will be used daily by hundreds of thousands of Roblox developers worldwide. 

You Will:

  • Create best-in-class developer-facing game development tools using C++ and Lua
  • Create reusable tooling frameworks to be used both in Roblox Studio and within Roblox games
  • Improve the workflows of Roblox community developers
  • Work closely with Product Managers and Designers to ensure that the product embodies the shared vision
  • Collaborate with numerous internal teams to help build the world's best user-generated gaming platform
  • Take ownership of projects throughout their full life cycles 
  • Maintain and improve an existing codebase
  • Write and maintain automated tests

You Have:

  • Confidence in C++ programmer with 6+ years of professional experience
  • Experience in making developer-, engineer- or artist-facing tools, such as game development tooling, CADs, 3D editors, etc
  • Experience with 3D programming, familiar with linear algebra and knowledgeable with 3D game engines

You Are:

  • Obsessed with end-user experience
  • Able to write clear design specs, mentor engineers, and guide projects from beginning to end
  • Experienced with profiling and optimization
  • Test-driven: you love writing tests

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.

Annual Salary Range
$238,520$289,460 USD

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.

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