Senior Software Engineer, Systems
Full-time
Roblox
Responsibilities
- Identify developer workflow problems, design and ship productivity tools, and measure their impact.
- Build AI agent sandboxes and harnesses in C and Rust.
- Develop integrations and context agents for Roblox’s C++ game engine codebase.
- Own developer tools and systems through design, launch, and ongoing operation.
- Partner with technical leaders across Roblox’s Engine and Infrastructure groups to deliver reliable tools.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience working on projects from zero to one.
- Experience owning substantial parts of a developer tool or system through design, launch, and ongoing operation.
- Systems programming experience in C, C++, or Rust.
- Ability to turn ambiguous developer needs into practical solutions, work independently, and learn unfamiliar tools and systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with or interest in JavaScript, TypeScript, or React is a plus.
- Interest in AI-powered developer tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and Pi is a plus.
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and company benefits.
- Office-based roles are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence Monday and Friday.
- The role is based at the San Mateo headquarters for the stated salary range.
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