- Company: Roblox
- Location: San Mateo, CA, United States
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: $196,750 – $243,290
About the role
Roblox is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Data Intake team in San Mateo, CA. This position is designed for PhD candidates or recent graduates who want to shape the future of data infrastructure. You will help build a new service that sources, processes, and stores diverse datasets for Roblox’s foundation models. As a founding team member, you will define the technical direction of this product area from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver a high-performance analytics environment that handles thousands of daily queries.
- Design and scale robust data infrastructure for data retrieval and visualization.
- Ensure data systems are reliable, observable, privacy-compliant, and performant.
- Bridge the gap between data engineering, analytics, and infrastructure to create user-friendly data tools.
- Build intelligent agentic automation to simplify analytical workflows.
- Contribute to internal platforms that improve developer productivity and accelerate innovation.
- Take ownership of projects throughout their full lifecycle.
Requirements
- Possessing or pursuing a PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with a thesis aligned to Roblox’s research areas.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
- Proficiency in big data query and processing tools like Hive, Spark, or Airflow.
- Experience in developing production solutions is a plus.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and a passion for building systems that accelerate team productivity.
Pay and benefits
- Annual base salary range: $196,750 – $243,290 USD.
- Eligible for equity compensation.
- Full-time employee benefits as described by the company.
- Onsite work schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.
Note on Work Authorization: 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.
How to apply
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