Senior Software Engineer- Account Access & Controls
Core
Design, build, and operate high-throughput, low-latency services that shape what every Roblox user can see and do, enforcing feature access rules based on compliance requirements.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer (Backend/Distributed Systems)
Builds
High-traffic access and controls platforms, policy deployment systems, and age-check communication features for billions of accounts.
Domain
Online gaming platform, regulatory compliance, access control
Required skills
Backend system design, distributed systems, caching, data modeling, performance optimization, gRPC, data pipelines, client integrations, observability, reliability engineering, technical leadership, project management
Preferred skills
Authorization systems, access control systems, policy engines, configuration platforms, feature-flag platforms, regulatory compliance (age assurance, privacy, parental controls)
Technologies
gRPC, caching, data pipelines, client integrations
Responsibilities
Design and operate high-throughput, low-latency services; set technical direction for feature access and user settings; partner with feature teams to onboard them onto platforms; own reliability, performance, and observability of critical systems; mentor other engineers and drive knowledge sharing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
