Process
I had two system design interviews:
One with a staff engineer, primarily focused on the back-end. The second with a senior engineer, who was more full-stack focused. Though they mentioned it would be front-end, we spent more than an average amount of time on data modeling.
Both interviews went well from my perspective. Following the back-end interview, I was immediately moved forward to the next round.
I did not "pass" the front-end round, which surprised me. I handled edge cases and even suggested product features. I also validated my assumption with a third, unbiased party who suggested I would be moved forward as an L4/L5.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Roblox Staff Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Roblox's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Roblox's Staff Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Roblox Work Experiences
- 2.0Good Pay, Bad SnacksStaff Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesJuly 2, 2025Pros: The company does pay well.Cons: The company doesn't have great snacks.
- 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.
- 3.0Game Developer’s opinionGame Developer • Former EmployeeOctober 25, 2022Pros: Free software to work with. A kid's gaming platform is beneficial for game developers.Cons: You don't get paid much. Small game developers are not showing up on Roblox as big game developers are.
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