Sr. Studio Software Engineer - Desktop Apps | Roblox

As a Sr. Studio Software Engineer for the Roblox Studio Platform, you will be a key contributor to the evolution of Roblox Studio—the primary IDE powering 3D modeling, animation, code generation, and full-lifecycle testing for millions of game developers worldwide. In this role, you will lead high-impact desktop application initiatives, pioneering "AI Native" feature integrations, architecting third-party plugin ecosystems, optimizing OS-level abstractions, and partnering with UX designers to refine Studio's interactive visual language.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Architecture & Technical Execution

• Core UI & Application Frameworks: Architect large-scale desktop application frameworks, windowing systems, code generation capabilities, and central backend infrastructure to power Roblox Studio.
• AI-Native Feature Integration: Build seamless, deeply integrated "AI Native" capabilities directly within the Roblox Studio IDE environment.
• Foundational OS Architecture & Plugins: Drive operating system integrations, system extensibility, and expand Roblox's third-party developer plugin ecosystem.
• Design System Evolution: Collaborate closely with UX designers to translate Studio's visual, motion, and interactive elements into a cohesive, high-performance UI experience.
• End-to-End Ownership: Design, execute, and deliver complex technical projects from early architectural planning through full execution and production deployment.
• Cross-Functional Mentorship: Partner across teams and technology platforms to define robust engineering patterns while mentoring engineers to elevate team technical practices.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience Depth

• Experience Track: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing and deploying top-tier, user-facing applications (large-scale desktop application experience is sufficient).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
• C++ Competency: 1+ years of hands-on software development experience with C++.
• Engineering Best Practices: Deep familiarity with industry coding standards, design patterns, testability, and analytical multi-threaded problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with modern desktop UI frameworks such as React, Cocoa, WPF, or similar UI suites.
• Prior background working on professional developer tools, IDE platforms, or large-scale desktop software suites.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Compensation & Equity: San Mateo base salary range ($196,750 – $243,290 USD) + competitive Roblox equity compensation.
• Healthcare & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages for employees and eligible dependents.
• Onsite Perks & Campus: Modern San Mateo headquarters featuring daily catered meals, team events, and state-of-the-art technical setups.
• Time Off & Retirement: Generous vacation policies, paid company holidays, paid parental leave, and 401(k) matching programs.