Software Engineer, Engine Productivity
Required skills
- code-coverage reporting pipeline
- cross-platform unit-test harnesses
- PS4/5
- ReferenceClient
- buck2 test system
- AI-assisted development
- engine quality
- diagnostics
- data pipelines
- data aggregation
Nice to have
- similar language
Role summary
Roblox is seeking a Software Engineer for its Engine Productivity team to build and maintain critical test infrastructure. This role involves developing and enhancing code-coverage reporting, cross-platform unit-test harnesses, the ReferenceClient, and the buck2 test system. The engineer will ensure fast and reliable test signals, crucial for maintaining engine quality amidst increasing code generation from AI-assisted development. The position requires strong C/C++ coding fundamentals, experience with Python for tooling, a genuine interest in debugging and program internals, familiarity with build configurations, and a strong data sense. The role involves driving cross-team initiatives to completion.
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
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 Software Engineer on the Engine Productivity team, you will build and maintain the test infrastructure that keeps Roblox's engine code healthy — code-coverage reporting, cross-platform unit-test harnesses (including PS4/5), the ReferenceClient, and the buck2 test system. This work is becoming mission-critical: as AI-assisted development dramatically increases the volume of code being generated, fast and trustworthy test signal is what keeps engine quality high.
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Please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time. You may redact age, date of birth, and dates of attendance/graduation from your resume if you prefer.
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.
Annual Salary Range$153,120—$196,750 USDRoles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.
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