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Roblox · 10 hours ago

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)- Studio Platform

positionSan Mateo, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$196K/yr - $242K/yr
date5+ years exp

Roblox is a platform that allows users to explore, create, and connect through immersive digital experiences. The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of test automation frameworks, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the quality and reliability of Roblox Studio.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks and various types of testing (functional, regression, performance, etc.)
Mentor and guide junior automation engineers, providing technical leadership and support to foster professional growth and enhance team performance
Collaborate with Development, QA, Release Engineering, and Infra teams to integrate automated testing into the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines
Analyze test results, telemetry, and automation metrics to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, leveraging data-driven insights for continuous enhancement
Drive the adoption of automation tools, technologies, and best practices to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness
Participate in architectural and design discussions, providing input on testability and automation considerations
Perform root cause analysis for complex automation failures, working with development teams to ensure timely and effective resolution
Maintain comprehensive documentation for automation frameworks, processes, and best practices

Qualification

Test automation frameworksScripting languages3D creation workflowsQuality assurance methodologiesMentoring junior engineersRoot cause analysisCross-functional collaborationDocumentation

Required

5+ years of professional experience in desktop client automated testing
Proven history building scalable frameworks and/or distributed systems
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Lua (or Luau) and Python. Proficiency in C++ is a plus
Driven cross organization quality initiatives through to adoption, while tracking incremental success along the way
Experience working within 3D creation workflows in tools such as Roblox Studio, Unreal Engine, Unity3D

Benefits

Equity compensation
Benefits as described on this page

Company

Roblox

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Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.
dateFounded in 2004
location
San Mateo, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://corp.roblox.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$874.45M
Key Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAltos Ventures
2024-10-01Post Ipo Equity
2022-04-12Series Unknown· $17.71M
2021-08-11Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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David Baszucki
Founder and CEO
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Michael Guthrie
CFO
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