About Roblox
Empowering creators in a vibrant gaming universe
Key Highlights
- Over 200 million monthly active users globally
- More than $500 million paid to developers in 2022
- Headquartered in South San Mateo, CA
- $922.8 million raised in Series G funding
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform headquartered in South San Mateo, CA, that connects over 200 million monthly active users. The platform empowers its community to create and monetize their own games, with over $500 million paid out to developers in 2022 alone. As a leader in the...
🎁 Benefits
Roblox offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance. Employees a...
🌟 Culture
Roblox fosters a creator-centric culture, encouraging employees to innovate and collaborate while prioritizing user safety. The company values communi...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Roblox is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Safety Foundation team to tackle unique technical challenges at scale. You'll work with machine learning, automation, and distributed systems to create safer online experiences. This role requires strong expertise in safety technologies and a passion for community engagement.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building scalable systems that prioritize safety and user experience. Your background includes working with machine learning and automation technologies, and you understand the complexities of distributed systems. You are passionate about creating safe online environments and have a strong commitment to community engagement.
You possess deep knowledge of AI technologies and their application in detecting and preventing problematic content and behavior. Your experience includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence product roadmaps and prioritize safety initiatives. You are adept at using data-driven approaches to inform your decisions and improve system performance.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your expertise in safety technologies and best practices. You are comfortable navigating complex technical challenges and are always looking for innovative solutions to enhance user safety.
Desirable
Experience with compliance regulations and the ability to adapt safety measures to meet changing market needs would be a plus. Familiarity with community management and user engagement strategies is also desirable, as you will be working closely with product teams to shape the user experience.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Safety Foundation team at Roblox, you will be responsible for developing and implementing safety technologies that protect our community. You will work on machine learning models that detect and filter problematic content, ensuring a safe environment for users of all ages. Your role will involve designing and optimizing distributed systems that can handle millions of interactions daily, maintaining high performance and reliability.
You will collaborate with product teams to identify new opportunities for safety enhancements and influence the product roadmap based on your findings. Your work will directly impact the user experience, helping to create a civil and engaging online community. You will also be involved in automating workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness in safety operations.
In addition to technical responsibilities, you will mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices in software development and safety technologies. You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall engineering culture at Roblox, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
What we offer
At Roblox, you will be part of a mission-driven company that values creativity and community. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the safety and enjoyment of millions of users worldwide. Join us in shaping the future of human interaction through technology.
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