Senior Software Engineer - Network Transport (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
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 Engine Networking team at Roblox, you will develop critical engine code in C++ for subsystems that manage data syncing and resource usage across various devices. Your work will impact the entire Roblox platform, ensuring reliable gameplay experiences for millions of users. You will collaborate with a team of experienced engineers to tackle complex challenges in a high-performance, real-time application environment.
- 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
- 4+ years of experience in large and complex C++ codebases
- Experience with system-level pointers, templates, and raw memory management
- Experience or passion for working with game engines
- Ability to build reliable systems
- Curiosity to learn and stay updated on technology development
What you get
- Equity compensation
- Benefits as described in the posting
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond C++
- Onsite work required three days a week
- Salary range provided but may vary based on various factors
- No mention of specific career growth opportunities or training programs
Summarised from Roblox's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Roblox on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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