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# Principal Software Engineer, CI and CD Foundation

- **Company:** Roblox
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $345,040.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Game Engine, Github, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Teamcity, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins, Golang
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/8047821?gh_jid=8047821

## About the Role

* Innovative Problem Solver: A builder at heart with a track record of solving complex problems at scale. You leverage out-of-the-box thinking, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with modern AI coding solutions (e.g., Claude Code, Codex).
 * Cloud Infrastructure Expert: Strong working knowledge of build infrastructure automation and container orchestration, including AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (K8S), or Nomad.
 * Proficient Coder: Mastery of at least one modern language (e.g., Python, Go, C++, or Java) with a focus on design best practices and deep code comprehension.
 * Data-Driven Mindset: Proven track record applying observability and data pipeline technologies to drive solutions at scale.

## Description

As a Principal Software Engineer on the CI and CD Foundation team, you will lead the charge in transforming legacy CI/CD infrastructure and tooling into an automated, self-healing, and observable platform that powers the development and delivery of Roblox’s game engine, Studio, and app products.

This is a high-impact role where you will drive technical strategies of multi-repo builds, testing, and infrastructure, leverage cutting-edge technologies to modernize how we build software at scale in the age of AI. You will report to the Manager of this team, and having significant cross-functional impact.

You Will:

 * Architect CI/CD Strategy: Define and execute the long-term vision for our CI/CD ecosystem, transforming legacy infrastructure into a high-velocity, automated, and self-healing platform.
 * Partner with Engineering: Collaborate closely with Client Engineering leads to deeply understand their tech stacks (Game Engine, Studio, Apps), translating their workflows into scalable, high-performance tooling solutions.
 * Drive System Reliability: Lead efforts to maximize build reliability and efficiency at scale, reducing latency and downtime to unlock 5x-10x productivity gains.
 * Pioneer AI Integration: Spearhead the adoption of agentic AI and intelligent automation, turning manual, repetitive developer tasks into autonomous, self-service workflows.
 * Champion Technical Excellence: Mentor senior engineers, drive architectural reviews, and foster a culture of engineering rigor and innovation across the CI/CD organization., * CI/CD Expert: Extensive experience designing and maintaining large-scale, modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., TeamCity, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab).


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