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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Client Platform Engineer - **Company:** Roblox - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $230,980.0 - $267,390.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Bash Shell, Chrome OS, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Public Key Infrastructure, Ruby, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Okta, Workspace ONE, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Microsoft InTune, Casper Suite, Roblox, Gsuite, Golang - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/8212529?gh_jid=8212529 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, systems architecture, or infrastructure engineering. * Proven experience securing and managing global fleets of 5,000+ devices. * Deep expertise with endpoint management platforms such as Jamf Pro, Workspace ONE, Google Endpoint Management, Fleet, or Microsoft Intune. * Strong programming ability in Python, Bash, Go, or Ruby with a focus on automation and systems integration. * Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps-based configuration management. * Advanced knowledge of Identity and Access Management and Zero Trust architecture across Okta, Google Workspace, and Entra ID. * Strong understanding of PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and enterprise networking security. * Demonstrated ability to lead large technical initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders. You Are: * A security-focused architect passionate about solving complex endpoint challenges at scale. * Comfortable working through ambiguity, with the ability to provide technical clarity and direction in a fast-paced, evolving environment. * Heavily metrics-driven and customer-centric, using data to validate the effectiveness of security controls and improve the Builder experience. * A collaborative engineer who builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners and mentors junior & senior team members. ## Description Roblox is seeking a Principal Client Platform Engineer to serve as the technical architect of our global endpoint ecosystem. Reporting to the Client Services Manager, you will define the long-term strategy for how our fleet scales, secures, and evolves. This role goes beyond day-to-day management - you will establish architectural standards, drive automation-first platform design, and ensure thousands of builders have secure, reliable tools to do their best work. From strengthening our security posture in a complex hybrid environment to mentoring senior engineers, you will shape the technical foundation that powers innovation at Roblox., * Standardize the global security and management strategy for our entire fleet of macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS devices to ensure peak performance and ironclad compliance. * Evolve of our deployment pipeline, driving the automated rollout of patches, OS upgrades, and complex certificate lifecycles for all endpoints. * Lead the hardening of our endpoint security posture, partnering with InfoSec to architect automated remediation workflows and deploying advanced observability tools like CrowdStrike, and Kolide. * Design and scale internally owned systems within our hybrid environment. * Lead complex platform initiatives from architecture through global deployment and operational maturity. * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Corporate Engineering, Security, Engineering, and People Ops to align technical roadmaps with broader company goals. * Navigate and resolve high-level ambiguity, transforming vague technical requirements into scalable engineering solutions. * Serve as a technical escalation point, diagnosing deep-level architectural failures in hardware, software, and enterprise networking. * Participate in the team's on-call rotation, providing senior-level response for critical system availability and high-priority security incidents. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) - [Coroutine explained yet again 60 years later](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/690-coroutine-explained-yet-again-60-years-later) - [7 Ways to Fail at Building a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100015-7-ways-to-fail-at-building-a-platform) - [Designing for Agents Will Make You Better at Designing for Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100278-designing-for-agents-will-make-you-better-at-designing-for-humans) - [Fireside Chat with Werner Vogels, VP & CTO, Amazon.com & Daniel Gebler, CTO at Picnic](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1405-fireside-chat-with-werner-vogels-vp-cto-amazon-com-daniel-gebler-cto-at-picnic) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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