Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation
Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days Roblox's roles stay open a median of 88 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Roblox's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Roblox
- high 234 stale, 9 reposted of 234 open
- Hiring momentum
- 313 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-30
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Roblox's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Roblox.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Animation team at Roblox, you will develop innovative animation experiences using the Roblox game engine, collaborating with gameplay engineers and content teams. Your role involves analyzing existing animation technologies, documenting improvements, and implementing solutions to enhance user experiences on the platform. You will work on pushing the quality of animations and tools to new heights, impacting millions of players.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Roblox as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience with knowledge of character animation, game engines and tools
- Proficiency in C++ with strong programming skills
- Passion for building amazing interactive experiences with great animations
- Strong 3D math skills and well thought out code architecture
- Ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile
- Self-sufficient and self-organized with project ownership skills
Nice to have
- Experience with Lua
- Prior experience with animation for games or interactive experiences
What you get
- Equity compensation
- Benefits as described in the posting
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the office schedule
- Salary range provided but dependent on various factors, actual pay may vary
- No information on specific benefits beyond equity compensation
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Listed by Roblox on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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