Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Avatar Expression

Roblox is a global platform where millions of people gather to create, play, and connect in 3D immersive digital experiences.
San Mateo, CA, USA
$192,890 - $238,520
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Avatar Expression

Roblox, a leading platform in 3D immersive digital experiences, is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer for their Avatar Expression team. This role is crucial in scaling Roblox Avatars and building systems that deliver engaging experiences for users across multiple platforms and devices. With over 90 million daily active users, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact how millions of users customize and express themselves through their avatars.

The role combines technical expertise with product development, requiring strong skills in React and modern UI frameworks. You'll be working on systems within the Marketplace for Avatars, focusing on increasing scale, avatar quality, and functionality. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including product, design, and data science to develop and deliver user-facing features.

As a senior engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, participate in product ideation, and be responsible for writing high-quality, performant code. The role offers a competitive salary range of $192,890 - $238,520 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k program, and flexible work arrangements.

The position is based in San Mateo, CA, with a hybrid work schedule (in-office Tuesday through Thursday). Roblox offers an inclusive work environment and provides various perks such as catered lunches, onsite fitness facilities, and commuter benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about creating world-class user experiences and working on systems that impact millions of users daily.

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Responsibilities For Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Avatar Expression

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver user-facing features
  • Develop in-game APIs and Interfaces used by millions of users
  • Build new product features for avatar customization
  • Run experiments to test product hypotheses
  • Participate in product ideation and roadmap creation
  • Support Avatar system in production through on-call rotation
  • Write high-quality, performant code
  • Improve system reliability, performance, and test coverage

Requirements For Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Avatar Expression

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  • 4+ years of professional experience working on consumer-facing applications
  • 3+ years of experience with modern UI frameworks like React or React Native
  • Strong product and design intuition
  • Experience breaking down product requirements into iterative deliverable stages
  • First-hand tech lead experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Benefits For Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Avatar Expression

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
  • Industry-leading compensation package
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k program
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
  • Roblox Admin badge for avatar
  • Free catered lunches five times a week
  • Unlimited snacks
  • Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
  • Annual CalTrain Go Pass

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