Senior Software Engineer - Content Understanding

Posted 15 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
San Mateo, CA
Hybrid
193K-239K Annually
Senior level
Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3 • Metaverse
Immersive gaming and creation platform
The Role
Develop innovative full-stack solutions for Roblox's Content Understanding Platform, focusing on AI, computer vision, and scalable backend systems.
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.

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Creator Organization, you will develop innovative full-stack solutions that define the future of Roblox’s Content Understanding Platform. This platform processes billions of pieces of content—spanning 3D models, audio files, text, video, and entire experiences—extracting structured information about their meaning, context, and relationships. The Content Understanding Team develops cutting-edge AI models, advanced computer vision systems, and highly scalable backend platforms to power search, discovery, and moderation across Roblox. Your contributions will enable seamless asset discovery, automate moderation at scale, and drive transformative generative AI tools that reshape how millions of creators and users engage with Roblox.

You Will:

  • Solve full-stack challenges to improve how AI, creators, and users describe and get along with content, including images, 3D models, audio, text, and video.
  • Craft and build scalable pipelines for training, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models to support content annotation and discovery.
  • Develop robust backend systems to power real-time search, discovery, and powerful generative AI features.
  • Blend innovation with practicality, applying the latest AI research to build impactful, production-ready solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and multi-functional teams to deliver bold technical projects.

You Have:

  • Strong programming skills in at least two languages (Python, C#, C++, Java) and a willingness to learn others as needed.
  • Exposure to front end technologies and frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Practical experience crafting and scaling backend systems in cloud environments.
  • Confirmed expertise across the stack, including backend development to deploying ML models in production environments.
  • Familiarity with image or 3D object understanding, ideally within gaming or content creation industries.
  • A “get stuff done” mentality with a readiness to solve challenges and take on tasks beyond your comfort zone to get results.
  • A great foundation in computer vision, AI, or related fields.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with large-scale search systems, generative AI, or semantic content understanding.
  • Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and end-to-end ML workflows.
  • Knowledge of 3D geometry or asset workflows.
  • Passion for empowering creators through innovative technology.

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

$192,890$238,520 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.

Top Skills

Angular
C#
C++
Java
Python
PyTorch
React
TensorFlow
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

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.

Gallery

Gallery

Similar Jobs

Snap Inc. Logo Snap Inc.

Manager, Software Engineering, Media Platform

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
Hybrid
3 Locations
5000 Employees
195K-343K Annually

Snap Inc. Logo Snap Inc.

Quality Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
Hybrid
Los Angeles, CA, USA
5000 Employees
147K-259K Annually

Block Logo Block

Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack - Proto

Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Remote
Hybrid
7 Locations
12000 Employees
185K-327K Annually

Rula Logo Rula

Software Engineer II - Partnerships (Remote)

Healthtech • Other • Social Impact • Software • Telehealth
Remote
2 Locations
450 Employees
149K-175K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

True Anomaly Thumbnail
Software • Machine Learning • Hardware • Defense • Artificial Intelligence • Aerospace
Colorado Springs, CO
131 Employees
Caliola Engineering Thumbnail
Software • Machine Learning • Hardware • Defense • Data Privacy • App development • Aerospace
Colorado Springs, CO
53 Employees
Red 6 Thumbnail
Virtual Reality • Software • Hardware • Defense • Aerospace
Orlando, Florida
113 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account