As a Senior Software Engineer on our Game Solutions engineering team, you will push the envelope of what's possible in top and emerging experiences on Roblox. This team engages deeply with a select cohort of partners to create games in strategic genres that push the boundaries of what our engine can handle. You'll focus on prototyping, deploying solutions with external development studios and iterating with cutting edge engine features. You'll ultimately have a strong influence on our engine roadmap and APIs.
You Will:
• Be a trusted technical advisor to external game development studios, helping them optimize performance, scalability, and quality. • Work deeply on prototypes that push the boundaries of what our engine can support, contributing large amounts of Luau code to demonstrate the feasibility of various game modes. • Identify, articulate, and advocate for core engine, performance and debugging tooling projects.
Collaboration:
You will collaborate closely with other engineers in the Solutions team, the core engine and Roblox Studio teams to shape the future of the platform.
You Have:
3+ years of professional game development experience - focused on performance optimization in multiplayer networked games, client/server authority, player movement, and general gameplay mechanics.
Roblox / Luau Development Experience:
• Roblox / Luau development experience (strong plus) • A track record of quality game(s) on the Roblox platform (very strong plus)
Development Skills:
• A passion for promoting and building great development tools - profilers, debuggers, source control, 3D asset iteration, etc.
Additional Skills:
• C++ experience is (a plus but not required) • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into understandable and compelling guides and documentation.