Senior Software Engineer, Data Model

Develop engine code that performs well for all user-created games on the Roblox platform.

Build the core systems and data structures used in the Roblox engine, working with other teams to find universal solutions.

Take ownership of projects throughout their full lifecycles.

Execute code that performs well on all the devices Roblox supports—from desktop clients to mobile phone clients to console clients.

Experience developing outstanding systems-level C++ programming.

Have a curiosity about the actual work the CPU does when you use smart pointers, templates, virtual functions, and blocks of memory, both structured and raw.

Have experience working on game engines or other similarly performance-sensitive products.

Responsibility for building and maintaining systems that work optimally.

Curiosity to learn and stay up-to-date on technology developments.

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 .

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