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Roblox · 1 month ago

Senior Software Engineer - Traffic Engineering

positionSan Mateo, CA, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$193K/yr - $239K/yr
date5+ years exp

Roblox is a platform where millions explore, create, and connect through 3D immersive experiences. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the DNS team to tackle challenges in distributed systems, enhance DNS infrastructure, and improve performance and security for their global network.

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Responsibilities

Deliver best-in-class DNS service for Roblox and its community
Enhance and extend our systems with a focus on performance, reliability and security
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious technical projects
Be a gatekeeper for a high code quality bar, architectural designs, and pragmatic vs. long-term approaches
Uphold our company vision by putting the Roblox community first and exemplifying our values

Qualification

Distributed systemsDNS infrastructurePythonGolangRustPerformance optimizationSecurity hardeningCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

5+ years of software engineering experience
Proficiency in languages such as Python, Golang and Rust
Proven expertise in building highly scalable distributed systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners
A passion for solving complex problems and driving technical excellence

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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