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Roblox

Senior Software Engineer - Studio Tools

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

... developer-facing tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games. The Builder Tools team is in charge of Roblox Studio's content making features ...

Roblox

Senior Software Engineer - Studio Tools

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$196K - $243K/yr

... developer-facing tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games. The Builder Tools team is in charge of Roblox Studio's content making features ...

Roblox

Principal Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$153K - $206K/yr

As a Principal Software Engineer of the Game Engine data model team, you will innovate on the core data structures that form the backbone of Roblox's platform. In this role you will have first hand ...

Roblox

Senior Software Engineer, App Performance

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

The Consumer App Foundation team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to improve Roblox ... You will work primarily in cross-platform C++ Roblox game engine code, partnering with teams across ...

Roblox

Senior Software Engineer (C++)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

The Consumer App Foundation team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to improve Roblox ... You will work primarily in cross-platform C++ Roblox game engine code, partnering with teams across ...

Roblox

Software Engineering Manager, Engine UI

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$118K - $158K/yr

... Roblox. No matter the platform, be it mobile, desktop or consoles, you will help enable our game ... Manage Senior Engineers and provide technical guidance * Work closely with our game developer ...

Frameshiftstudios

Game Designer

Miami, FL · On-site

$148K/yr

FrameShift is a Roblox game studio based in Miami. We started in 2024 with a simple goal: make ... You'd write the specs that programmers build from and stay involved until it ships right. You Will

Roblox

Software Engineer, Creator Studio

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$153K - $196K/yr

You Will * Work on various internal and external tools for Roblox game developers * Define architecture and implement reusable tooling frameworks * Design and execute on the architecture and ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior roblox game developer in the United States is $154,062.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $176,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Required CredentialsExperience, portfolio, possibly certifications in game developmentEntry-level skills, basic knowledge of Roblox Studio
Work EnvironmentDesigning complex games, leading projects, mentoringCreating and scripting games, learning Roblox tools
Employer & Industry UsageMajor gaming companies, independent developers on RobloxIndie developers, hobbyists, small studios

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Senior Software Engineer - Studio Tools

San Mateo, CA • On-site

Roblox
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees
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$139K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Builder Tools team, you'll work on interactive, developer-facing tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games. 

The Builder Tools team is in charge of Roblox Studio's content making features, from 3D draggers to world-class character animation tools, tooling for making terrain for huge worlds, in-game UI authoring tools, and many more. 

In this role, you will have a direct impact on how streamlined and enjoyable making games on Roblox is for hundreds of thousands developers worldwide!

You will:  

  • Work on various interactive tools for Roblox game developers
  • Define architecture and implement reusable tooling frameworks
  • Work with UX designers and Product Manager to come up with most optimal and ergonomic solutions
  • Design and execute on the architecture and technical direction that will be the future of our application
  • Own and deliver complex technical projects from the planning stage through execution
  • Work cross functionally, across teams and technology platforms
  • Mentor team members helping them improve their professional skills and expertise
  • Design, develop, and implement technological practices, patterns, and strategies
  • Participate in building the world's best professional application for massively multiplayer game development

You have:

  • 5+ years in developing and deploying top of the line user-facing applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a similar technical field
  • 1+ years of experience with C++ or another lower-level language
  • A passion for end-user experience
  • Experience with UI frameworks like React, Cocoa, WPF, or others is a plus
  • Experience in making developer-, engineer- or artist-facing tools, such as game development tooling, CADs, 3D editors, design tools  is a big plus.

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