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Senior Software Engineer- Account Authentication

Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Roblox's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Roblox's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Roblox
high
200 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
2026-10-08

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 Principal Software Engineer in Account Authentication at Roblox, you will lead the technical vision and architecture for client-side authentication across various platforms. Your role involves collaborating with product management and security teams to enhance user authentication experiences, ensuring seamless access and security for millions of users. You will also focus on optimizing performance and user onboarding processes while driving the development of innovative authentication solutions.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • Technical mastery in client-side systems engineering (C++, Rust, Lua, iOS/Android native runtimes)
  • Proven expertise architecting client-side authentication flows
  • Deep domain knowledge of client-side security architecture, passkeys/WebAuthn, device attestation
  • Experience defining end-to-end client engine capabilities across platforms
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience leading client systems infrastructure and product initiatives

What you get

  • Equity compensation
  • Flexible onsite work schedule (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, optional Monday and Friday)

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned beyond C++, Rust, and Lua
  • Salary range provided but actual pay may vary based on multiple factors
  • Onsite work requirement may not suit all candidates
  • No mention of remote work options or full-time remote availability

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Listed by Roblox on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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