Sr. Software Engineer, Partner Innovation Studio Job at Roblox in San Mateo

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, were building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. Were on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means youll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. Who We Are: At Robloxs Innovation Studio, were at the forefront of immersive storytelling, working with top global brands to create interactive experiences that drive engagement and set new standards for audience connection. Our team blends creativity, cutting-edge technology, and strategic insight to craft transformative experiences across Roblox and beyond. What Youll Do: Were looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to oversee the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of interactive, immersive experiences on Roblox. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, hands-on development, and leadership, making it critical to the successful delivery of high-quality, performant, and innovative experiences. As the Senior Software Engineer, youll work closely with creative teams, engineering, and brand partners, ensuring that projects meet both the technical standards of the platform and the creative aspirations of our partners. If you are an expert in technical leadership and immersive technology with a passion for innovation and storytelling, you will be right at home with us! You Are: Experienced: You have 8+ years of experience in technical leadership, software engineering, or a related role in gaming, digital media, or interactive experiences. You have a proven track record of leading technical teams in the development of large-scale products or interactive experiences, with a focus on delivering high-performance, high-quality products. An Expert: You have expertise in platform optimization, technical architecture, and immersive technology, ideally with Roblox Studio and Lua scripting experience. A Leader: You possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex technical and stakeholder relationships across multiple projects. Strategic: You have a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, technical roadmaps, and experience prioritizing technical features for optimized outcomes. You also have strong analytical skills, including proficiency in leveraging performance data and audience insights to inform technical decisions. Passionate: You are passionate about immersive storytelling, innovation, and pioneering new technical frontiers in interactive media. You will: Architect and implement the technical vision and architecture for experiences, aligning with Robloxs standards and Innovation Studios creative goals. Optimize experiences for performance, scalability, and reliability on Roblox, focusing on platform-specific features that enhance engagement and immersion. Lead and mentor external and internal developers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to drive a high standard of technical execution. Collaborate closely with creative, product, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical feasibility, timelines, and requirements. Develop and prioritize a technical roadmap with product managers that balances feature development with platform optimization. Act as the technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicating technical requirements, risks, and solutions. Define and manage technical resources and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with project goals. Lead QA efforts and technical reviews, establishing best practices to ensure a smooth and stable user experience on all devices. Proactively identify potential technical risks and implement strategies to address challenges, ensuring seamless project delivery. Advocate for technical innovation and process improvements, leveraging feedback and performance metrics to refine development approaches and optimize future projects. Youll Love: Industry-leading compensation package Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage A rewarding 401k program Flexible vacation policy Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy Roblox Admin badge for your avatar At Roblox HQ: Free catered lunches Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit Annual CalTrain Go Pass For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page . Annual Salary Range $238,520 $273,070 USD Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: At Roblox, were building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life . The Senior Software Engineer will oversee the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of interactive, immersive experiences . This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, hands-on development, and leadership . En Español: Cada día, decenas de millones de personas vienen a Roblox para explorar, crear, jugar, aprender y conectar con amigos en experiencias digitales inmersivas 3D creadas por nuestra comunidad global de desarrolladores y creadores. En Roblox, estamos construyendo las herramientas y plataformas que permitan a nuestra comunidad dar vida a cualquier experiencia que puedan imaginar. Nuestra visión es reinventar la forma en que la gente se reúne, desde cualquier lugar del mundo, y en cualquier dispositivo. Estábamos en una misión de conectar a millardos de personas con optimismo y civilidad, y buscando talento increíble para ayudarnos a llegar allí. Una carrera en Roblox significa que trabajarás para moldear las futuras experiencias de interacción humana, resolviendo desafíos únicos a escala, y ayudando a crear experiencias más seguras, más cívicas para todos. Somos: Atxs Innovation Studio, quienes estábamos a la vanguardia de la historia inmersiva, trabajando con marcas globales e interactúa con ingenieros profesionales mayores y diseñamos un entretenimiento tecnológico innovador, lo cual nos ha convertido en un equipo roblox. Esta función requiere una combinación única de experiencia técnica, desarrollo práctico y liderazgo, lo que es fundamental para la entrega exitosa de experiencias de alta calidad, rendimiento e innovación. Como Ingeniero Senior de Software, trabajará en estrecha colaboración con equipos creativos, ingeniería y socios de marca, asegurándose de que los proyectos cumplan tanto los estándares técnicos de la plataforma como las aspiraciones creativas de nuestros socios. Si usted es un experto en liderazgo técnico y tecnología inmersiva con pasión por la innovación y la narración de historias, estará justo en casa con nosotros! También tiene fuertes habilidades analíticas, incluida la competencia en aprovechar los datos de rendimiento y las perspectivas del público para informar decisiones técnicas. Apasionado: usted es apasionado por contar historias inmersivas, innovación e impulsar nuevas fronteras técnicas en medios interactivos. Arquitectará e implementará la visión técnica y arquitectura para experiencias, alineándose con los estándares de Roblox y los objetivos creativos de Innovation Studios. Optimizará experiencias para el rendimiento, escalabilidad y fiabilidad en Roblox, centrándose en características específicas de plataforma que mejoran la participación y la inmersión. Líderes y mentores externos e internos, proporcionando orientación, soporte y tutoría para impulsar un alto nivel de ejecución técnica. Colaborar estrechamente con equipos creativos, revisiones e ingeniería para garantizar la coordinación de prácticas de entrega de productos sobre viabilidad técnica, plazos y requisitos de tiempo establecidos. Desarrollar y gestionar una hoja de ruta que armonice los esfuerzos técnicos de los usuarios con las funciones de desarrollo técnico como la plataforma externa, así como establecer mejores soluciones y mejorar la calidad de contacto entre los sistemas de gestión de proyectos y los riesgos técnicos, optimizar las mejoras estrategias y la administración de recursos para asegurar la eficacia y la implementación de todos los aspectos técnicos. Identificar de forma proactiva los riesgos técnicos potenciales y implementar estrategias para abordar desafíos, asegurando una entrega fluida del proyecto. Abogar por la innovación técnica y las mejoras en el proceso, aprovechando retroalimentación y métricas de rendimiento para refinar enfoques de desarrollo y optimizar proyectos futuros. Youll Love: paquete de compensación líder en la industria Excelente cobertura médica, dental y visual Un programa 401k gratificante Política de vacaciones flexible Roflex - Flexible y respetuosa política de trabajo Roblox Admin insignia para su avatar En Roblox HQ: almuerzos gratuitos atendidos Centro físico in situ y crédito Programa de fitness anual CalTrain Go Pass Para funciones que se basan en nuestra sede central en San Mateo, CA: La base inicial de pago para este puesto es mostrada a continuación. Roblox ofrece igualdad de oportunidades laborales a todos los empleados y solicitantes de empleo y prohíbe la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo sin importar raza, color, religión, edad, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, genética, estatus de veterano protegido, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género u otra característica protegida por leyes federales, estatales o locales.