# Principal Software Engineer, Build at Roblox

- Company: Roblox
- What the company does: Roblox is a global platform where millions of people gather together every day to imagine, create, and share experiences with each other in immersive, user-generated 3D worlds. Backed by First Round.
- Company website: https://hbr.org/2022/03/the-ceo-of-roblox-on-scaling-community-sourced-innovation
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Mateo, CA, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/8221564?gh_jid=8221564&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/roblox-principal-software-engineer-build/

## About the role

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. As a Senior/Principal Software Engineer on the Build Surfaces team, you will lead projects that shape how everyone builds on Roblox, across both Studio and the Roblox App. Our team owns the AI-powered workflows that meet Players and Creators directly in their environment of choice. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of hands-on working experience with a BS degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Computer Science, or a similar technical field
- Experience in programming languages such as C++, Luau, Javascript, or Typescript
- Experience with managing/navigating complex codebases and system architecture/design
- Driven cross-functional projects to build consumer facing products
- Passionate about building great user facing products through continuous improvements and rapid iterations with feedback
- Curious about new technology and product experiences

Tags: Software Engineering

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