Process
Had a somewhat difficult coding challenge, two engineer interviews, and then a final round with two additional interviews.
Called back for the final round, which included a team lead and a bar raiser interview.
Questions
Typical LeetCode / System Design Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 270 interview experiences for the Roblox Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Roblox's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral36%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Roblox's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Roblox Work Experiences
5.0
High-growth, high-learning environment that demands that I continuously up my game
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
February 2, 2012
Pros: Very fun product, amazing group of peers, diverse technology stack, and a broad range of problems to solve and opportunities to pursue.
ROBLOX is a real meritocracy, where hard work, passion, and results win over everything else. You're constantly learning, and constantly improving. People are well rewarded and praised.
I see some negative comments on this site about retention, but retention has been great from what I see, and we've doubled in size in less than one year.
Cons: I think there are downsides for those who cannot adapt quickly, who are not flexible, or who are not able to consistently deliver. For these people, ROBLOX can be a challenge.
ROBLOX can also be a tough place for those uncomfortable with a narrowly focused, highly iterative approach -- employees must be able to tolerate off-scope ideas being placed on the sidelines, and having interim results being "works in progress".
From what I hear, ROBLOX is no different than other dynamic and successful tech companies.
4.0
Great place to start out
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
November 12, 2023
Pros: Great compensation and WLB.
Get to take ownership and drive projects.
Cons: Senior management is starting to micromanage more.
1.0
Worst Place to Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 24, 2019
Pros: - The kitchen is stocked.
- Lunch is provided.
Cons: Managers' intention is not to grow employees. Lots of politics, and if you can play that well, this place won't be suffocating.
Micro-management.
Funnily, when I left, I spoke to HR and told them the reason I was leaving was my manager. The response I got was, "You are the 3rd person leaving for the same reason."
They don't do anything to change the culture of the place. But when they are interviewing you, they provide an amazing picture of the company and culture, which is not true.
Would not recommend this place to anyone.
- 5.0High-growth, high-learning environment that demands that I continuously up my gameSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesFebruary 2, 2012Pros: Very fun product, amazing group of peers, diverse technology stack, and a broad range of problems to solve and opportunities to pursue. ROBLOX is a real meritocracy, where hard work, passion, and results win over everything else. You're constantly learning, and constantly improving. People are well rewarded and praised. I see some negative comments on this site about retention, but retention has been great from what I see, and we've doubled in size in less than one year.Cons: I think there are downsides for those who cannot adapt quickly, who are not flexible, or who are not able to consistently deliver. For these people, ROBLOX can be a challenge. ROBLOX can also be a tough place for those uncomfortable with a narrowly focused, highly iterative approach -- employees must be able to tolerate off-scope ideas being placed on the sidelines, and having interim results being "works in progress". From what I hear, ROBLOX is no different than other dynamic and successful tech companies.
- 4.0Great place to start outSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2023Pros: Great compensation and WLB. Get to take ownership and drive projects.Cons: Senior management is starting to micromanage more.
- 1.0Worst Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 24, 2019Pros: - The kitchen is stocked. - Lunch is provided.Cons: Managers' intention is not to grow employees. Lots of politics, and if you can play that well, this place won't be suffocating. Micro-management. Funnily, when I left, I spoke to HR and told them the reason I was leaving was my manager. The response I got was, "You are the 3rd person leaving for the same reason." They don't do anything to change the culture of the place. But when they are interviewing you, they provide an amazing picture of the company and culture, which is not true. Would not recommend this place to anyone.
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