Join Roblox as a Senior Software Engineer in Virtual Economy Transactions
At Roblox, we are on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility. Our platform is a hub for millions of users to explore, create, and connect in immersive digital experiences. As a Senior Software Engineer on our Virtual Economy team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and scaling the systems that power Robux, our virtual currency.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will report to our Senior Engineering Manager and collaborate with a talented team to ensure the reliability and scalability of Robux-related systems. These systems are vital for enabling developers to monetize their games, processing billions of transactions annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop backend services that scale to billions of products and transactions in a reliable, secure manner.
- Collaborate with product, data science, and design teams to refine strategy and requirements.
- Contribute to overall system design, gather feedback, and iterate where necessary.
- Build experiences for a global community of over 70 million daily active users.
- Learn from Senior and Principal engineers and help recruit future talent for the team.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience developing consumer-facing products.
- 2+ years of experience working on front-end platforms.
- Full-Stack industry experience.
- Experience contributing to architecture and implementation discussions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field, or equivalent experience.
- A data-driven mindset with a focus on providing quality metrics and monitoring.
- [Preferred] Experience working in the gaming industry or monetization platforms.
Work Environment
This role is based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA, with a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to be in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual Salary Range: $189,110—$233,840 USD
- Equity Compensation: Available for all full-time employees
- Benefits:
- 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
- Free catered lunches five times a week
- Several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
Roblox is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We also provide reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.
Join us in shaping the future of human interaction and creating safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- 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
- Free catered lunches five times a week
- Several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
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