CareerPlan

Software Engineering Manager - Engine Networking

San Mateo, CAFull-time$294k–$343k2026-11-01 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the Engine Networking team to scale game networking technology for seamless multiplayer experiences on the Roblox platform.

Role type

Senior Engineering Manager (Engine Networking)

Builds

Game networking infrastructure supporting millions of concurrent users in real-time

Domain

Online gaming, real-time networking, low-latency systems

Required skills

C++, low-level systems programming, team leadership, roadmap ownership, architectural guidance, cross-functional communication

Preferred skills

Game engine development, game networking, asset streaming, custom protocols, congestion control, Linux networking

Technologies

C++, Linux

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers in scaling networking technology, own roadmaps and project lifecycles, participate in hands-on coding and code reviews, hire and coach engineers into technical leaders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC leader