Senior Software Engineer, Content Understanding

Required

• 9+ years of strong programming skills in at least two languages (Python, C#, C++, Java) and a willingness to learn others as needed.Exposure to front end technologies and frameworks such as React or Angular.Practical experience crafting and scaling backend systems in cloud environments.Confirmed expertise across the stack, including backend development to deploying ML models in production environments.Familiarity with image or 3D object understanding, ideally within gaming or content creation industries.A “get stuff done” mentality with a readiness to solve challenges and take on tasks beyond your comfort zone to get results.A great foundation in computer vision, AI, or related fields.
• Experience with large-scale search systems, generative AI, or semantic content understanding.Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and end-to-end ML workflows.Knowledge of 3D geometry or asset workflows.Passion for empowering creators through innovative technology.
• For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.
• Annual Salary Range
• $295,250—$345,040 USD
• Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
• Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
• For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.