Principal Software Engineer, Account Authentication

Roblox is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Account Authentication team to lead the development of secure and scalable authentication systems. This role is part of Roblox's Safety organization, which aims to become the leader in civil immersive online communities. The position focuses on managing authentication and security for millions of users across multiple platforms, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for the Roblox community.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in account identity, authentication, and security. You'll be working with a team that handles the critical "front door" of the metaverse, managing user onboarding, session security, and access control across mobile, web, and console platforms. The position offers significant autonomy, with approximately 80% of the roadmap being team-sourced.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and executives to identify and solve strategic problems. The role requires decomposing complex challenges into manageable components and leading cross-organizational teams to implement creative solutions. You'll be responsible for improving the usability, security, and scalability of Roblox's authentication systems for their global user base.

The position offers competitive compensation ($289,460 - $338,270 USD), comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment (in-office Tuesday-Thursday) at the San Mateo headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact on how millions of users securely access and experience the Roblox platform.