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Principal Network Engineer, Backbone/Edge Network

San Mateo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $265,730–$265,730🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, deploy, and operate Roblox's global Backbone and Edge Network infrastructure to support rapid user growth and 3D immersive digital experiences.

Role type

Principal Network Engineer (Backbone/Edge)

Builds

Global production network infrastructure for Roblox platform

Domain

Internet infrastructure, Cloud networking, Telecommunications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Large-scale network design and operations, Backbone and Edge network management, Routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE), TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, Multi-vendor hardware configuration, Troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Python, Go, C/C++ programming

Technologies

BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, IPv4, IPv6

Responsibilities

Drive future design, deployment, and operations for large-scale Network Infrastructure; Engage in design, qualification, and validation of new technologies for scale deployment; Collaborate with Network Tooling Team to automate workflows and improve telemetry/observability; Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation for global network infrastructure

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic planning

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