CareerPlan

Software Engineer, Account Security

San Mateo, CAFull-time$182k2026-10-10 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design, implement, and land features to prevent, detect, and mitigate account takeovers, protecting users and creators from bad actors.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (account security)

Builds

Account security features and detection systems for the Roblox platform

Domain

Online gaming / Social networking / Cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

GoLang, Python, Typescript, Lua, A/B testing, usage metrics analysis, cross-functional collaboration, system design

Preferred skills

Experience with user-facing applications, machine learning, classifiers, experimentation, automation, AI-powered filters

Technologies

GoLang, Python, Typescript, Lua, AI tools

Responsibilities

Own the design, implementation, and landing of features to prevent, detect, and mitigate account takeovers; Collaborate cross-organizationally with partner teams in InfoSec, Economy, User, and the broader Roblox Safety org; Help define how goals get accomplished and have real influence over product direction; Instrument and analyze user interaction data (A/B tests, usage metrics) to inform design decisions and maximize product impact; Own implementation end to end across the stack

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC