Full Stack Roblox Developers

16 Minutes ago • 6-10 Years • $83,200 PA - $124,800 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Sawhorse Productions is seeking experienced Full Stack Roblox Developers to create high-fidelity, interactive entertainment experiences. This role involves collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to develop immersive, scalable, and engaging gameplay. Developers will leverage the latest Roblox technologies, advanced scripting, and optimization strategies to ensure seamless cross-platform play, translating creative visions into data-driven gameplay.
Must have:
  • Design, develop, and optimize high-quality gameplay experiences
  • Write clean, efficient, and scalable Luau code
  • Translate creative vision and KPIs into interactive, engaging, and data-driven gameplay experiences
  • Lead development cycles from concept to execution, ensuring best practices and industry standards
  • Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to align technical execution with project objectives
  • Implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements to enhance user experience
  • Collaborate with QA and product managers to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize features
  • Implement and optimize game systems like custom character controllers and AI behavior using OOP
  • Ensure cross-platform compatibility and optimize gameplay performance across PC, mobile, and console
  • Utilize the latest Roblox technologies including StreamingEnabled, MemoryStoreService, and advanced data handling
  • Proven Roblox development experience (6-10 years) with at least 2+ years in Luau
  • Advanced proficiency in Roblox Studio & scripting, Roblox API, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting
  • Strong understanding of backend services like Roblox’s datastore and MemoryStoreService
  • Proficiency in GitHub & Rojo for team-based environments
  • Effective communication skills to explain technical concepts
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced setting
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with open-source tools like Nevermore, Maids, Promises, Signals
  • Game UX & UI expertise for designing intuitive user flows
  • Experience with Roblox plugin development to streamline workflows
  • Background in advanced mathematics & physics programming (vector math, procedural animation)
  • Experience designing Custom Avatar Rigging & Character Controllers
  • Interest in Web Development, including front-end frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication
Perks:
  • Hourly Rate: $40 - $60/hr
  • Flexible, remote-friendly role
  • Occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gaming projects
  • Collaborate with top-tier gaming and entertainment brands
  • Opportunity for top performers to move to full-time

Job Details

Sawhorse Productions is a Los Angeles based, Award winning full-service creative studio turning ideas into unforgettable experiences through captivating branded content, viral social moments, and groundbreaking interactive experiences. We partner with industry-leading brands, artists, and studios such as Walmart, Google, NBCU, Fanatics, Toyota, Pepsi and Alo to deliver industry leading, innovative multi-platform content. At Sawhorse, we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and relentless excellence while shaping the future of digital storytelling.

Our releases include:

  • And numerous digital fashion releases on web3 platforms

We are looking for experienced Full Stack Roblox Developers to craft best-in-class, high-fidelity experiences that redefine interactive entertainment. In this role, you’ll work alongside a team of industry pioneers, collaborating with game designers, artists, and engineers to develop immersive, scalable, and engaging gameplay. You’ll leverage the latest Roblox technologies, advanced scripting techniques, and performance optimization strategies to push the platform's boundaries, ensuring seamless cross-platform play across PC, mobile, and console.

Requirements

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-quality gameplay experiences: Write clean, efficient, and scalable Luau code that powers immersive Roblox experiences.
  • Work directly with Creative and Product teams: Translate creative vision and KPIs into interactive, engaging, and data-driven gameplay experiences.
  • Take ownership of features: Lead development cycles from concept to execution, ensuring best practices and industry standards are met.
  • Coordinate with clients and stakeholders: Ensure the technical execution of gameplay features aligns with project objectives and branding requirements.
  • Work cross-functionally with designers and engineers: Implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements to enhance user experience.
  • Collaborate with QA and product managers: Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize features for performance, reliability, and scalability across multiple devices.
  • Implement and optimize game systems: Develop custom character controllers, AI behavior, and dynamic game mechanics using Object-Oriented Programming principles.
  • Ensure cross-platform compatibility: Optimize gameplay performance across PC, mobile, and console while maintaining graphical and interactive consistency.
  • Utilize the latest Roblox technologies: Implement StreamingEnabled, MemoryStoreService, and advanced data handling techniques for seamless user experiences.

Qualifications

A strong candidate for this position should have the following qualities:

  • Proven Roblox development experience: 6-10 years of experience on the Roblox platform, with at least 2+ years of programming in Luau.
  • Advanced proficiency in Roblox Studio & scripting: Expertise with Roblox API, object-oriented programming, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting, and performance optimization.
  • Strong understanding of backend services: Experience with Roblox’s datastore, MemoryStoreService, and efficient data handling techniques.
  • Proficiency in GitHub & Rojo: Comfortable working in team-based environments using version control and collaborative coding workflows.
  • Effective communication skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively: Must be a self-starter with strong time-management skills in a remote, fast-paced setting.

Nice To Have's

  • Familiarity with open-source tools: Experience using Nevermore, Maids, Promises, Signals, and other community libraries.
  • Game UX & UI expertise: Ability to design and implement smooth, intuitive user flows within the Roblox platform.
  • Roblox plugin development: Experience creating custom Studio tools or plugins to streamline development workflows.
  • Advanced mathematics & physics programming: A background in vector math, procedural animation, and physics-based interactions.
  • Custom Avatar Rigging & Character Controllers: Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines.
  • Interest in Web Development: Familiarity with front-end frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication is a plus.

Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $40 - $60/hr (This is a Freelance position and hours may vary)
  • Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gaming projects with a team passionate about interactive entertainment.
  • Collaborate with top-tier gaming and entertainment brands.

This freelance position is hourly but general work hours are M - F 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST. Top performers will have the opportunities to move to full time if everyone is aligned.

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About The Company

The biggest thing that sets Sawhorse apart is that we are all collaborative and working towards the same goal. It is a supportive community and everyone gives 100% to make what they release the best that it can be. It is an incredibly talented group of people who bring their own unique experiences and talents to the table to make things that are truly groundbreaking. Everyone has a seat at the table at Sawhorse regardless of role or level.

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