Traffic Engineering Manager

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $289,460 PA - $338,270 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Roblox is seeking a Traffic Engineering Manager to lead engineers in delivering best-in-class load-balancing infrastructure and scaling Edge Termination and Load-Balancing products. This role involves working with partner teams on cross-functional initiatives, mentoring engineers, enhancing systems for performance and reliability, and maintaining high code quality and architectural standards. The manager will uphold the company vision by prioritizing the Roblox community and demonstrating leadership.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of engineering management experience
  • Track record of hiring and nurturing high-performing teams
  • Proven expertise in building highly scalable distributed systems
  • Excellent communication and influence skills
  • Passion for solving complex problems and driving technical excellence
Perks:
  • Industry-leading compensation package
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Rewarding 401k program
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
  • Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
  • Free catered lunches five times a week
  • Fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
  • Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
  • Annual CalTrain Go Pass

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.

 The Traffic pod is part of the Networking team within Infrastructure. It is responsible for the systems running at the front line of our Edge datacenters, accelerating player experience through high performance load balancers and proxies.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead engineers to deliver best-in-class load-balancing infrastructure for Roblox and its community.
  • Scale our Edge Termination and Load-Balancing infrastructure products.
  • Work with partner teams within Roblox in support of large cross-functional Company initiatives.

You Will

  • Lead, support, and expand a team of engineers focused on accelerating client-to-Roblox traffic.Mentor engineers and team leads to ensure the continuous growth of your team's expertise.
  • Enhance and extend our systems with a focus on performance, reliability and cost to serve.
  • Be a gatekeeper for a high code quality bar, architectural designs, and pragmatic vs. long-term approaches.
  • Uphold our company vision by putting the Roblox community first and exemplifying our values through thought leadership.

You Have

  • 5+ years of engineering management experience.
  • A track record of hiring and nurturing a high-performing engineering team.
  • Proven expertise in building highly scalable distributed systems.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • A passion for solving complex problems and driving technical excellence.

You’ll Love: 

  • Industry-leading compensation package
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • A rewarding 401k program
  • Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
  • Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
  • Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
  • At Roblox HQ:
    • Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
    • Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
    • Annual CalTrain Go Pass

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
$289,460$338,270 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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