Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer, Reliability

Company: Roblox

Years of Experience Required: 1–3 years

Location: San Mateo, CA (Onsite role; based at HQ)

Role Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $153,120 — $192,890 USD annually

Role Overview

This role focuses on building and improving the reliability of the Roblox game engine. You will work on detecting, mitigating, and automating responses to engine incidents, with a strong focus on performance and crash metrics. The position involves solving complex real-time engine issues at scale spanning multiple platforms and server environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop reliability-focused engine features to detect and automatically prevent regressions.
• Diagnose, isolate, and root cause engine crashes using debugging tools, telemetry, and investigative techniques.
• Automate workflows to detect issues early and improve engine stability over time.
• Respond to time-sensitive issues with composure and technical clarity.
• Collaborate across platforms and server teams to resolve reliability issues.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in one or more languages: Python, C++, TypeScript, or C#.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and telemetry logs to identify patterns and root causes.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments with evolving priorities.