Roblox

Senior Software Engineer - Game Engine Systems (C++)

Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Roblox's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Roblox's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Roblox
high
231 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
2026-10-23

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About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Engine Networking team at Roblox, you will develop critical engine code in C++ for various subsystems of the Roblox game engine. Your work will involve data syncing between server and client, resource management, and ensuring gameplay performance across different devices. You will tackle complex challenges in a large codebase, contributing to the overall functionality of Roblox applications.

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1/5
freshness
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career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 4+ years of experience in C++ programming
  • Experience with large and complex C++ codebases
  • Ability to work with system-level pointers, templates, and raw memory management
  • Experience or passion for game engine development
  • Proven reliability in building functioning systems
  • Curiosity to learn and stay updated on technology developments

What you get

  • Equity compensation
  • Full-time employee benefits

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided but may vary based on various factors
  • Onsite work required three days a week with optional presence on other days
  • No mention of specific technologies or frameworks beyond C++

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Listed by Roblox on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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