Senior Software Engineer, Computer Graphics

Roblox • San Mateo, CA

5h

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in computer graphics to lead the design and delivery of large-scale, production systems. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on making an impact. You will be a senior individual contributor, writing critical-path code and driving implementation for our most complex geometry-driven systems. You Will: Design & Execute: Design and ship complex computer graphics systems, owning the technical roadmap and end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional initiatives. Lead through Code: Act as a hands-on technical lead, dedicating a significant portion of your time to contributing high-quality code to core systems. Drive Technical Strategy: Influence architectural decisions across multiple teams by proving out concepts through direct implementation and rigorous design reviews. Collaborate & Translate: Partner with Product, Design, and Research to transform ambiguous requirements into performant, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions. Raise the Bar: Ensure all systems meet elite standards for reliability and performance, identifying technical risks early and leading the implementation of mitigations. Mentor: Foster a culture of engineering excellence by leveling up senior engineers through hands-on code reviews and technical guidance. You Have: Extensive Industry Experience: 8+ years of experience building and shipping complex, production-grade software systems. Domain Expertise: A proven track record of implementing computer graphics or visual computing systems at scale. Technical Rigor: Mastery of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, software architecture, and performance optimization. Proven Leadership: A history of leading by example through direct, hands-on contribution rather than purely through management. Agility: Experience operating effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where requirements evolve rapidly. You Are: Mathematically Minded: Deeply comfortable with the foundations of geometry, linear algebra, and related mathematical domains. Technically Versatile: Experienced with modern graphics APIs or frameworks and building performance-critical or platform-level infrastructure. A Multiplier: A leader who takes pride in elevating the entire engineering organization through direct technical engagement and mentorship. Results-Oriented: Driven by the challenge of shipping robust, production-ready code that solves real-world visual computing problems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building and shipping complex, production-grade software systems.
• A proven track record of implementing computer graphics or visual computing systems at scale.
• Mastery of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, software architecture, and performance optimization.
• A history of leading by example through direct, hands-on contribution rather than purely through management.
• Experience operating effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where requirements evolve rapidly.
• Deeply comfortable with the foundations of geometry, linear algebra, and related mathematical domains.
• Experienced with modern graphics APIs or frameworks and building performance-critical or platform-level infrastructure.
• A leader who takes pride in elevating the entire engineering organization through direct technical engagement and mentorship.
• Driven by the challenge of shipping robust, production-ready code that solves real-world visual computing problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and ship complex computer graphics systems, owning the technical roadmap and end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional initiatives.
• Act as a hands-on technical lead, dedicating a significant portion of your time to contributing high-quality code to core systems.
• Influence architectural decisions across multiple teams by proving out concepts through direct implementation and rigorous design reviews.
• Partner with Product, Design, and Research to transform ambiguous requirements into performant, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Ensure all systems meet elite standards for reliability and performance, identifying technical risks early and leading the implementation of mitigations.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence by leveling up senior engineers through hands-on code reviews and technical guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees