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# Principal Frontend Software Engineer, Connections

- **Company:** Roblox
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $295,250.0 - $345,040.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Information Technology, Roblox, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_8a3986a9ff477ed281c9c801a5894b4d

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in software development with web or app technologies (React, TypeScript, JavaScript)
 * Proven track record building and launching complex, consumer-facing features
 * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.

## Description

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Connections team, your work will power the Roblox ecosystem, helping people recognize and connect with friends & interests on Roblox, express themselves, and discover & engage with the best of Roblox through their connections. You will own critical features used by millions of users daily, including profiles, names, online presence, co-play tools, and social proof, while also developing new zero-to-one features.

If you are an experienced developer who loves to write code, ship user-facing features, mentor engineers, up-level frontend development, and drive product vision, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on this team.

This role is based at Roblox HQ in San Mateo, CA (no remote option).

You Will:

 * Design, build, and ship features that power the social graph for millions of users
 * Architect scalable, long-term solutions
 * Collaborate with teams across the company to translate ambitious business goals into a concrete, multi-year technical roadmap
 * Serve as a technical leader, setting engineering standards and mentoring other engineers