Sawhorse Productions ยท 3 months ago
Senior Roblox Developer
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $55/hr
6+ years expSawhorse Productions is an award-winning full-service creative studio based in Los Angeles, specializing in captivating branded content and interactive experiences. They are seeking an experienced Full Stack Roblox Developer to craft high-fidelity gameplay experiences, collaborating with a team of designers and engineers to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize high-quality gameplay experiences: Write clean, efficient, and scalable Luau code that powers immersive Roblox experiences
Work directly with Creative and Product teams: Translate creative vision and KPIs into interactive, engaging, and data-driven gameplay experiences
Take ownership of features: Lead development cycles from concept to execution, ensuring best practices and industry standards are met
Coordinate with clients and stakeholders: Ensure the technical execution of gameplay features aligns with project objectives and branding requirements
Work cross-functionally with designers and engineers: Implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements to enhance user experience
Collaborate with QA and product managers: Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize features for performance, reliability, and scalability across multiple devices
Implement and optimize game systems: Develop custom character controllers, AI behavior, and dynamic game mechanics using Object-Oriented Programming principles
Ensure cross-platform compatibility: Optimize gameplay performance across PC, mobile, and console while maintaining graphical and interactive consistency
Utilize the latest Roblox technologies: Implement StreamingEnabled, MemoryStoreService, and advanced data handling techniques for seamless user experiences
Qualification
Required
Proven Roblox development experience: 6-10 years of experience on the Roblox platform, with at least 2+ years of programming in Luau
Advanced proficiency in Roblox Studio & scripting: Expertise with Roblox API, object-oriented programming, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting, and performance optimization
Strong understanding of backend services: Experience with Roblox's datastore, MemoryStoreService, and efficient data handling techniques
Proficiency in GitHub & Rojo: Comfortable working in team-based environments using version control and collaborative coding workflows
Effective communication skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively: Must be a self-starter with strong time-management skills in a remote, fast-paced setting
Preferred
Familiarity with open-source tools: Experience using Nevermore, Maids, Promises, Signals, and other community libraries
Game UX & UI expertise: Ability to design and implement smooth, intuitive user flows within the Roblox platform
Roblox plugin development: Experience creating custom Studio tools or plugins to streamline development workflows
Advanced mathematics & physics programming: A background in vector math, procedural animation, and physics-based interactions
Custom Avatar Rigging & Character Controllers: Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines
Interest in Web Development: Familiarity with front-end frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication is a plus
Benefits
Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gaming projects with a team passionate about interactive entertainment
Collaborate with top-tier gaming and entertainment brands
Company
Sawhorse Productions
Sawhorse is a production & post house specializing in branded content and commercials, as well as scripted and non-scripted series.
11-50 employees
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Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eben Kostbar
Director of Production and Managing Partner
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