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Senior Roblox Game Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

Senior Software Engineer (C++)

San Mateo, CA

$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 ...

Principal Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA

$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 ...

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How much do senior roblox game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 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.

What is the difference between Senior Roblox Game Developer vs Roblox Game Developer?

AspectSenior Roblox Game DeveloperRoblox Game Developer
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

The main difference between a Senior Roblox Game Developer and a Roblox Game Developer lies in experience, project complexity, and responsibilities. Senior developers typically have extensive experience, lead projects, and mentor others, while Roblox Game Developers are often entry-level or intermediate, focusing on creating and scripting games within Roblox Studio. Both roles are vital in the Roblox ecosystem but differ in scope and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Senior Roblox Game Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,062 per year, or $74.1 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer - Avatar Personalization

Roblox

San Mateo, CA

$139K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Personalization team, you will use the Roblox game engine to build features that push the boundaries of our avatar technology, and build creative systems that make Roblox avatars simple and delightful to use. You will tackle the biggest projects, provide technical leadership, and coordinate with teams across Roblox to build systems used by tens of millions of monthly players and developers.

You are passionate about building outstanding systems and APIs in the Roblox game engine, enhancing avatar features, and enriching customization systems for Roblox players and developers. You'll work with Avatar technologies such as animation, clothing, hair, and shading. Experience in game or film development is especially translatable into this team and role.

You Will:

  • Implement groundbreaking features in Roblox game engine to build the best avatar system in the world
  • Build APIs for Roblox developers enabling in-experience creation of Roblox Avatars from scratch
  • Enhance avatar fidelity and uniqueness on Roblox
  • Use the Roblox game engine to build excellent vertical applications for multiple platforms (mobile, tablet, PC, and console)
  • Refactor and improve our existing codebaseImprove system reliability, performance, and test coverage
  • Work with numerous teams to help build the world's best user generated gaming platform
  • Implement systems in a combination of C++ and Lua

You Have:

  • 5+ years of professional experience working on a consumer-facing game engine and/or game application
  • Proficiency with C++, 3D math, data structures, algorithms, and networking
  • Experience working on character building and customization systems, editors, and content creation tools
  • Experience building online console or mobile game titles
  • Experience with game or film character systems such as animation, rigid-body or cloth/hair physics, or shading