CareerPlan

Principal Network Security Engineer

San Mateo, CAFull-time$326k–$385k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design, develop, and optimize network security systems and controls to protect Roblox's global-scale network from external threats and internal risks.

Role type

Principal Network Security Engineer (Software)

Builds

Production-level network security services, L4/L7 proxies, load balancers, IDS/IPS, and firewalls for Roblox's global infrastructure.

Domain

Cybersecurity, Network Security, Distributed Systems

Required skills

Golang, C++, Network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS), Packet processing (DPDK, eBPF), System design, Security architecture

Preferred skills

Advanced packet processing technologies, Novel solution design

Technologies

Golang, C++, DPDK, eBPF, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS

Responsibilities

Identify security vulnerabilities and gaps in network infrastructure, Design and build production-level network security services, Provide design reviews and guidelines for network security, Partner with infrastructure teams on security improvements

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC