Principal Software Engineer

About the role

The Data Model framework provides an interface between engine capabilities and our creators. It also acts as a fabric to core technologies, such as networking, scripting, Studio, rendering and physics which are essential to the high performance of the Roblox game engine.

Responsibilities

• Develop engine code that performs well for all user-created games on the Roblox platform.
• Establish the foundational architecture and technical direction for the team.
• Work cross-functionally, across teams and technology platforms to deliver high quality and amazing functionality.
• Lead by example and mentor engineers to implement technological best practices, patterns, and strategies.
• Improve the product quality by encouraging automation testing.
• Execute on all the devices Roblox supports - from desktop clients to mobile phone clients to console clients.

Requirements

• At least 8+ years experience and expertise with C++ code-generation and analysis tools (libclang, Abstract Syntax Trees, etc).
• Outstanding systems-level C++ programming skills.
• Curiosity about the actual work the CPU does when you use smart pointers, templates, virtual functions, and blocks of memory, both structured and raw.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with game engines or other large-scale simulations is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and follow-through.
• Ability to build systems that work and keep on working optimally.
• Detailed in handling potential failure cases, and diligent in automated testing.
• Willingness to learn, and stay up-to-date on technology developments.

Skills

• C++
• Game Engines
• Large-Scale Simulations

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $295,250—$345,040 USD
• Equity Compensation
• Benefits as described on this page

Pay

• The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand.

Schedule

• Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).