Senior Backend Software Engineer - Productivity Platforms and Ecosystems

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San Mateo, CA
Hybrid
223K-289K Annually
Mid level
Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3 • Metaverse
Immersive gaming and creation platform
The Role
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Roblox, you will build and innovate backend systems to enhance organizational efficiency, lead large technical projects, and collaborate with various teams. You will uphold high engineering standards, utilize AI to improve workflows, and have the autonomy to drive impactful solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Roblox is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help shape the future of how we run enterprises. In this role, you’ll build systems that make us more efficient and scalable as an organization, driving innovation across our business products. With AI transforming the way we work, you’ll have the autonomy to explore and integrate cutting-edge solutions that help Roblox operate at 10x efficiency.

This is a new team at Roblox, and we need someone who thrives with autonomy and ownership—a builder who can advocate for best development practices, seamlessly collaborate with external vendors, and work directly with Roblox Executives to drive meaningful impact.

You will:


  • Work across engineering, product, finance, people, and talent teams to innovate how we run the company, defining and refining requirements for high-impact internal products.
  • Drive alignment across teams, shaping product requirements and ensuring everyone is working toward the same vision.
  • Lead projects from end to end, ensuring they are well-planned, high-quality, and impactful.
  • Work across a wide range of technologies.
  • Uphold high engineering standards, building scalable, performant, and future-proof systems.
  • Explore and apply AI to improve efficiency, embracing new tools and approaches.


You have:


  • 4+ years of experience building backend systems, microservices, and applications
  • 2+ years of experience leading large technical projects with multiple team members involved
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field


You are: 


  • Experienced in modern backend development, DevOps, microservices, containers, databases, etc.
  • Focused on writing clear, readable, testable, modular, and well-monitored code
  • Passionate about working with users to build tools that provide insights and improve workflows
  • Effective at deploying and maintaining production environments
  • Comfortable working across multiple teams to make tradeoffs and quick decisions
  • Already using AI to improve your productivity and excited about exploring and building AI-powered products.


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.

Annual Salary Range

$222,910$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).

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

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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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, CA
2,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Roblox is an immersive gaming and creation platform that offers people millions of ways to be together, inviting its community to explore, create and share endless unique experiences. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together — in a world that's safe, civil, and optimistic. To achieve this vision, we are building an innovative company that, together with the Roblox community, has the ability to strengthen our social fabric and support economic growth for people around the world.

Why Work With Us

Every day, Roblox employees tackle complex questions and drive incredible innovation. Join us in building the future of human connection and communication.

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Roblox Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are requiring employees to be in the office three days a week – with core days being Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Mondays and Fridays, employees may choose to work remotely, although the office will still be open.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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