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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.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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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