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# Software Engineer - Core Platform and Systems

- **Company:** Roblox
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $196,750.0 - $243,290.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cocoa, Software Quality, Video Game Development, Windows Presentation Foundation, ReactJS, Swiftui, Ios Frameworks, Swift (Programming Language), Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/8079797?gh_jid=8079797

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience developing and deploying top-tier, user-facing applications.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
 * 2+ years of deep experience with C++.
 * A versatile toolkit: Experience with UI frameworks like React, SwiftUI, Cocoa, Swift, or WPF is a significant plus.

You Are:

 * An Adventurer: You are excited by code quality and the challenge of improving it systematically through AI, experimentation, and industry standards.
 * Analytical & Organized: You have the ability to track numerous complex threads to a successful resolution.
 * Mission-Driven: You aren't just looking for a job; you want to go on an adventure to build a strong, scalable future for the world's best professional game development application.

## Description

* Core User Features: Architecting application frameworks, windowing systems, and code generation.
 * "AI Native" Features: Pioneering scalable systems that extend to complex, agentic use cases.
 * Foundational Architecture: Driving OS integration, extensibility, and customizability at the deepest levels.
 * Central Backend Systems: Engineering the infrastructure to power a consistent, high-performance UX.
 * Design Evolution: Collaborating with UX designers to translate Studio into a modern, consistent design language.

You Will:

 * Design and execute the technical direction to drive the future extensibility and adaptability of the application.
 * Own and deliver complex technical projects from the initial spark of an idea through full execution.
 * Work cross-functionally across teams and platforms to solve systemic challenges.
 * Mentor team members, fostering a culture of high-level technical expertise and professional growth.
 * Implement strategies and patterns that define the next generation of professional game development tools.


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