Software Engineer – Backend (University Grad) – Roblox
Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) is the world's largest immersive social platform and user-generated gaming universe, with 80+ million daily active users spending 3+ billion hours per day on Roblox experiences. Roblox's platform hosts 40+ million creator-built experiences — from obstacle courses to virtual concerts to educational simulations — and has paid out $740M+ to its creator community. Roblox is pioneering the metaverse with persistent 3D virtual worlds, social avatars, real-time physics simulation, and an in-platform economy powered by Robux. We are hiring University Grad Backend Engineers to build the platform enabling the next generation of human connection and creativity.
Responsibilities
- Build Roblox platform backend services in C++ and Lua — implementing game server orchestration, matchmaking, and real-time multiplayer session management for 80M+ DAU
- Develop Roblox's economy and marketplace backend — implementing Robux virtual currency, avatar item marketplace, and creator monetization payment flows
- Build Roblox's social graph backend — implementing friends, followers, groups, and notification systems for Roblox's massive global community
- Implement Roblox's content delivery and cloud rendering backend for streaming 3D game assets and dynamic physics simulations
- Develop Roblox Studio tooling APIs enabling 10+ million active creators to build, publish, and monetize Roblox experiences
- Build Roblox's trust and safety backend — implementing age-appropriate content filtering, moderation queuing, and child safety compliance for Roblox's young user base
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in C++, Python, Go, or Lua
- Understanding of game server architecture, real-time networking, or distributed systems
- Familiarity with virtual economies, 3D graphics, or online gaming platform engineering is a strong plus
- Strong CS fundamentals and passion for gaming, virtual worlds, or creator platforms
Benefits
- Competitive salary with Roblox RSU equity and annual bonus
- Robux developer stipend for exploring Roblox creator ecosystem
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with Roblox matching
- San Mateo, CA headquarters with game rooms, on-site gym, and hybrid flexibility