Senior Software Engineer - Economy Platform

Overview

Senior Backend Engineer on the Economy Platform team, building and operating the marketplace frameworks and services that control supply and demand in the Roblox economy for virtual items.

What you'll do

• Design and architect scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant distributed systems, including microservices, message queuing systems, distributed databases, and cloud-based solutions.
• Implement high-quality and dependable code with thorough unit and integration tests.
• Develop backend systems to ensure the seamless and efficient operation of our services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical issues within distributed systems.
• Optimize system performance, minimize latency, and maximize throughput.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, research scientists, and other engineering teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering continuous learning and professional development.
• Actively participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical design sessions.
• Establish and advocate for best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

What you'll need

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on distributed systems.
• A strong understanding of core distributed systems concepts, including the CAP theorem, consistency models, concurrency control, fault tolerance, and consensus algorithms (Paxos, Raft, PBFT).
• Proficiency in one or more systems programming languages such as C#, Go, Rust, Java, C++, or Python.
• Strong practical experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm).
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka, and distributed databases like Cassandra and MongoDB.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus, and the ELK stack.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex challenges.
• Experience defining technical vision and providing technical leadership.
• A willingness to embrace new technologies and a passion for continuous learning.

Details

• Location: San Mateo, CA, United States (headquarters).
• Roles based in the office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
• Annual base salary range: $196,750 to $243,290 USD. Eligible for equity compensation and benefits.
• For US-based roles only: the Company may not be able to employ candidates who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.