CareerPlan

Principal Software Engineer, App Performance

San Mateo, CAFull-time$295k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Spearhead stability and performance improvements for the Roblox consumer app across mobile, desktop, and console platforms.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (App Performance)

Builds

End-to-end performance guardrails, stability mechanisms, and monitoring systems for a global 3D immersive platform.

Domain

Gaming / Real-time 3D Engine / Cross-platform Systems

Required skills

C++, performance profiling, systems thinking, cross-platform architecture, CI/CD automation, real-time monitoring

Preferred skills

Lua, scripting languages, mobile constraints optimization

Responsibilities

Drive research and execute roadmaps for stability and resilience; design solutions to prevent crashes and hangs; build defense mechanisms for anomaly detection; partner with stakeholders to align on performance priorities; deliver scalable improvements across all supported devices.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic roadmap ownership