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Temporary 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 ...

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 ...

... 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 ...

Principal Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$295K - $345K/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 ...

Senior Software Engineer (C++)

San Mateo, CA

$139K - $183K/yr

You will work primarily in cross-platform C++ Roblox game engine code, partnering with teams across ... Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Design to evaluate technical ...

Design and develop interactive game features and systems on the Roblox platform. * Write efficient, modular, and scalable code in Lua. * Collaborate with designers, 3D artists, and sound engineers to ...

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

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary roblox game developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectTemporary Roblox Game DeveloperRoblox Game Developer
CredentialsOften no formal certification, but portfolio and experience preferredSimilar; portfolio and experience are key
Work EnvironmentContract-based, short-term projects, freelance or agency settingsFull-time or freelance, ongoing projects within companies or as independent developers
Employer UsageHired for specific projects or seasonal workDevelops and maintains Roblox games regularly, often as a core team member

In summary, a Temporary Roblox Game Developer is hired for short-term, project-specific work, often on a contract basis, while a Roblox Game Developer typically works on ongoing projects, either full-time or freelance, with a focus on continuous game development and updates.

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Infographic showing various Temporary 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 $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer - Studio Tools

Roblox

San Mateo, CA

$139K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 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.