Principal Software Engineer - Data Access

At Roblox, we welcome tens of millions of users daily to engage in 3D immersive digital experiences crafted by our vibrant global community of developers and creators.Our mission is to empower creators through innovative tools and a robust platform, enabling them to bring their imaginative visions to life. We aspire to redefine social interactions across the globe, accessible from any device. We aim to connect a billion individuals with positivity and respect, and we are seeking exceptional talent to help us achieve this goal.Joining Roblox means you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of human interaction, tackling unique technical challenges at scale, and contributing to the creation of safer, more respectful shared experiences for all.As a Principal Software Engineer within our Creator Services team, your expertise will directly influence the foundational elements of Roblox. You will serve as the technical lead for several engineering teams.If you thrive on modern distributed systems, developer-centric products, C# and C++ software, and networking challenges while collaborating with seasoned and passionate engineers, you will find a welcoming environment in our expanding Creator Services team.

Every day, tens of millions of users engage with Roblox, exploring, creating, playing, learning, and connecting with friends through immersive 3D experiences crafted by a vibrant global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, we are dedicated to building the tools and platforms that empower our community to actualize their imaginative visions. Our mission is to transform how individuals connect across the globe, regardless of the device they use. We aim to unite a billion people with positivity and respect, and we are seeking exceptional talent to help us achieve this goal. A career at Roblox means influencing the future of human interaction, tackling unique technical challenges at scale, and contributing to safer, more respectful shared experiences for all.As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have the autonomy, opportunity, and comprehensive responsibility to assist in constructing a vital and intricate backend system that supports our community of game developers and experience creators within the Roblox ecosystem.The Creator Success Team plays a crucial role in establishing Roblox as the premier development platform for 3D social experiences, enabling our creators to deliver engaging content within our ecosystem. This encompasses services and solutions related to the Creator Hub, Developer Forum, and Creator Dashboard. You will be responsible for creating and managing mission-critical services within this interdisciplinary team.We pride ourselves on our fast-paced iteration and action-oriented mindset while maintaining a long-term vision. Exciting projects are on the horizon, including but not limited to:Developing ML-driven services and extensive data pipelines to enhance player insights and optimize monetization for creators.Creating a next-generation communication platform that equips creators with robust tools to manage player communities, organize virtual events, and gather player feedback.Building a cutting-edge remote configuration and experimentation platform to facilitate the growth of games with the highest concurrent users (CCU) worldwide.You will:Lead technical decision-making and guide the engineering team.Oversee engineering and development for our services and systems at a massive scale.Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to expand the boundaries of what is achievable.Self-organize and prioritize tasks effectively to drive project success.

Join Roblox as a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Creator Collaboration, where you will be at the forefront of innovating and enhancing our platform for creators. You will lead initiatives that empower users to create engaging experiences, leveraging your expertise in software engineering to build scalable systems and foster collaboration among developers.

At Roblox, millions of users engage in exploring, creating, playing, learning, and connecting with friends through immersive 3D digital experiences, all crafted by our vibrant global community of developers and creators.We are dedicated to building innovative tools and platforms that empower our community to transform their imaginative ideas into reality. Our goal is to redefine how people connect globally, regardless of their location or device. Join us on our mission to connect a billion individuals with positivity and respect, as we seek exceptional talent to help us achieve this vision.A career at Roblox means you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of human interaction, tackling unique technical challenges at scale, and contributing to creating safer, more respectful shared experiences for all.As a Principal Engineer on the Collaboration team, you will report to the engineering manager, overseeing the architecture, design, and communication components of Roblox Studio. Your role will involve developing software that enhances collaboration among larger groups of developers and artists within the Roblox community. You will also spearhead the design and development of Roblox Studio and the associated cloud services. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with C++ and backend systems on a large scale, enjoys resolving complex software issues, and is passionate about mentoring fellow engineers.We firmly believe that collaboration and teamwork are essential for unlocking the full potential of creativity on Roblox. Join us in our mission to make collaboration in the metaverse efficient, social, and above all, enjoyable!

Join Roblox as a Principal Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of distributed systems and storage solutions. You will work closely with a talented team dedicated to delivering high-performance systems that enhance user experience and empower creators. Your expertise will help us innovate and scale our infrastructure to support millions of players and developers around the globe.

Join Roblox as a Software Engineer in our Creator Translation team, where you will leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance the experience for creators on our platform. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions that help bridge language barriers and empower creators worldwide.

Join Roblox as a Senior Product Manager for Creator Services and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the platform. We are looking for a dynamic professional who is passionate about empowering creators and enhancing user experiences. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative products that cater to our diverse community of creators.Your expertise will drive product strategy, market analysis, and user research, ensuring that our Creator Services are not only functional but also delightful and engaging. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to deliver features that support our creators' success.

Join Roblox as a Principal Software Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of the gaming industry, developing innovative software solutions that enhance the user experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize systems that power our platform.

Roblox is a dynamic platform where millions of users engage in 3D immersive experiences, exploring, creating, learning, and connecting with friends—all made possible by our vibrant community of developers and creators.At Roblox, we are committed to empowering our community by providing innovative tools and platforms that transform their imaginative ideas into reality. Our goal is to redefine how people interact globally, across various devices. We aspire to connect a billion users with a spirit of optimism and civility, and we are seeking exceptional talent to help us achieve this vision.Joining Roblox means being part of a team that shapes the future of human interaction, tackling unique technical challenges at scale, and contributing to the creation of safe and respectful shared environments.Are you a seasoned engineer with a strong focus on reliability and scalability? We invite you to join our Reliability team at Roblox. In this crucial role, you will lead the transformation of our systems, ensuring they achieve top-tier performance, reliability, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a robust infrastructure that fuels our growth. If you have a proven record of addressing complex technical challenges, we want to connect with you. Join us in crafting the future of our platform and delivering unmatched value to our users.At Roblox, our ambitious vision aims for 1 billion daily active users, and we believe your expertise will be vital in propelling us toward that goal.

Roblox is a vibrant platform where millions of users engage daily to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in rich 3D digital environments crafted by our diverse community of developers and creators.At Roblox, we are innovating the tools and platform that empower our community to bring their imaginative experiences to life. Our vision is to transform how people connect, from any corner of the globe, across any device. We are on a journey to unite a billion people with positivity and respect, and we are seeking exceptional talent to join us in this mission.Joining Roblox means you will have the opportunity to shape the future of human interaction, tackle unique technical challenges at scale, and contribute to creating safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.As a Principal Software Engineer for Engine UI at Roblox, you will be integral in enhancing our state-of-the-art game engine, expanding the User Interface capabilities across the entire Roblox platform. This role will empower our game developers to create high-quality, performant UI that fosters meaningful interactions.

Join Roblox as a Principal Software Engineer in our Sharing team, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our platform. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers millions of users worldwide. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions that improve user engagement and drive platform innovation.

Join Roblox as a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Connections, where you will lead innovative projects that enhance user experiences across our platform. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions that power millions of interactions on Roblox.

Roblox Corporation is seeking a talented Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our Stateless Jobs Platform within the Core Services team. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about building scalable solutions that enhance user experiences.

Join Roblox as a Principal Enterprise Applications Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our enterprise applications. In this position, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative solutions that enhance our operational capabilities and support our rapid growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of enterprise systems.

Join Roblox as a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Data Engineering! We are looking for an innovative and experienced software engineer to lead data-driven projects that empower our users and enhance their gaming experience. In this pivotal role, you will architect and develop scalable data systems, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create solutions that meet the diverse needs of our community while driving technical excellence.

Join Roblox, where millions of users engage daily in creating, exploring, and connecting within immersive 3D digital experiences crafted by our vibrant community of developers and creators.At Roblox, we are committed to building tools and a platform that empower our users to bring their wildest imaginations to life. Our vision is to transform the way people connect globally, from any device. We are on a quest to unite a billion individuals with positivity and respect, and we are searching for exceptional talent to join us on this journey.A career with Roblox means you will have the opportunity to influence the future of human interaction, tackle unique technical challenges at scale, and contribute to creating safe and respectful shared experiences for all.Why Safety?At Roblox, we aim to foster a billion connections rooted in optimism and civility. Our Safety organization is dedicated to establishing civil immersive online communities by proactively identifying, eliminating, and preventing harmful content and behaviors while ensuring robust account security. We adapt to regulatory changes and market growth through a wide array of technological solutions, including machine learning, automation, and scalable distributed systems. Collaborating closely with product teams, we utilize these resources to uncover new opportunities, influence product strategy, and build safety solutions that positively impact our community.Why Creator Trust?The Creator Trust team is prioritizing creator safety and trust as a key product focus. Our mission is to deliver a consistent, equitable, and transparent safety experience, empowering creators to develop successful experiences and marketplace assets without the challenges of unclear systems. We also support creators in safeguarding and managing their intellectual property rights across our platform. If you are passionate about empowering creators and tackling complex platform challenges, then the Creator Trust team is where you can make a significant impact.You Will:...

Every day, tens of millions of users engage on Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in immersive 3D digital worlds—all crafted by our vibrant community of developers and creators. At Roblox, we are dedicated to building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring their imaginative experiences to life. Our vision is to transform the way people connect from anywhere in the world on any device. We are on a mission to unite one billion individuals with positivity and respect, and we are seeking exceptional talent to help us achieve this goal. A career at Roblox means playing an integral role in shaping the future of human interaction, addressing unique technical challenges at scale, and contributing to the creation of safer, more respectful shared experiences for everyone.As a Principal Software Engineer on the Compute Cell Lifecycle team, you will design, support, and enhance the infrastructure at Roblox while we expand our private cloud. The Cell Lifecycle's mission is to create and maintain a sustainable and dependable compute primitive across all backend environments (including all on-premises and public cloud data centers) for every Roblox engineer. Join us in creating, supporting, and evolving the infrastructure that manages millions of containers handling hundreds of millions of requests per second, thereby making a lasting impact on the company.Your Responsibilities:Develop and enhance a cell primitive for Roblox that supports the majority of Roblox’s compute workloads.Collaborate closely with other teams in Compute and across the organization to introduce new features, support new workloads, and define the appropriate cross-system APIs as we broaden the 'cells' footprint.Safely and efficiently manage a critical at-scale system.

About the Role Roblox is hiring a Principal Software Engineer focused on Compute Provisioning at our San Mateo, CA office. This role centers on building and improving the systems that power Roblox’s cloud infrastructure. Work closely with engineers and other teams to create and support scalable solutions for compute provisioning across the platform.

At Roblox, we bring together millions of users daily to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in immersive 3D digital experiences crafted by our vibrant global community of developers and creators.We are dedicated to building innovative tools and platforms that empower our community to manifest their wildest imaginations. Our vision redefines how people connect from anywhere in the world, on any device. Join us on a mission to connect a billion individuals with positivity and courtesy, as we seek exceptional talent to help us achieve this goal.A career at Roblox means shaping the future of human interaction, tackling unique technical challenges on a massive scale, and contributing to the creation of safer, more civil shared experiences for all users.As our daily active user base expands at an unprecedented rate, we are pioneering the next generation of advertising in an immersive metaverse. Our team lies at the heart of the Roblox Ads ecosystem, delivering billions of impressions while providing the essential infrastructure that connects global brands with our extensive community of creators.We are on the lookout for a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead the technical strategy and execution for the Ads Experience team. This team manages the entire monetization experience, including Advertiser Experience (Roblox Ads Manager), Brand Experience (Brand Ads & Integrations), and Publisher Experience (Creator Monetization & Commerce).This position presents a foundational technical challenge that transcends conventional ad-tech. You will design the scalable backbone of our monetization system, championing the technical vision for our Ads Manager, immersive Brand Ads formats, and creator solutions, while integrating AI and balancing a three-sided marketplace economy in real time.