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Temporary Roblox Game Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$139.50K - $183.90K/yr

As Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Animation team, you will leverage the Roblox game engine and tools to build groundbreaking experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible on the ...

Principal Engineer, Studio Builder Tools

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$345.04K - $399.42K/yr

As a PrincipalEngineer in the Builder Toolsteam, you'll work on interactive, developer-facing tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games. The ...

Principal Engineer - Creator Services

San Mateo, CA

$153.80K - $206.20K/yr

We own the developer APIs for HTTP calls and player traversal within and between games. We own the platform for all of Roblox's Cloud HTTP APIs, enabling internal teams to support creator automation ...

Principal Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$153.80K - $206.20K/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 ...

[2026] Software Engineer, Game Developer

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$153.12K - $196.75K/yr

At Roblox, we're building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience ... Serve as a trusted technical advisor to external game development studios, helping them optimize ...

Software Engineering Manager, Engine UI

San Mateo, CA

$118.50K - $158.30K/yr

Work closely with our game developer community to help achieve their creative vision * Have fun learning about what makes Roblox an amazing platform and place to work, while supplying to industry ...

Senior Software Engineer Engine Harmony

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$139.50K - $183.90K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer on our Systems team, you will have an immediate impact on the ... Develop engine code in C++ for sub-systems critical to the Roblox game engine * Work on sub-systems ...

Principal Engineer - Creator Services

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$293.80K - $343.34K/yr

We own the developer APIs for HTTP calls and player traversal within and between games. We own the platform for all of Roblox's Cloud HTTP APIs, enabling internal teams to support creator automation ...

Principal Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$295.25K - $345.04K/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 Engine Harmony

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$195.78K - $242.10K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer on our Systems team, you will have an immediate impact on the ... Develop engine code in C++ for sub-systems critical to the Roblox game engine * Work on sub-systems ...

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

As of Jun 1, 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 68% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer - Avatar Personalization

Senior Software Engineer - Avatar Personalization

Roblox

San Mateo, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$139.50K - $183.90K/yr

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Posted 9 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 scratchEnhance 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