Senior Software Engineer [iOS]

Posted 8 Days Ago
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San Mateo, CA
Hybrid
189K-234K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3 • Metaverse
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer (iOS) at Roblox will be responsible for delivering a delightful experience on the Roblox iOS app, leading architecture and design on the iOS platform, and staying updated with industry trends and best practices in mobile development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. 

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. 

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

The Platform Excellence team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (iOS) with passion for building great UX on mobile. The team is dedicated to delivering superior performance, reliability, and user experience on all platforms Roblox runs on. This team ensures a seamless and engaging user interface that facilitates intuitive interactions, alongside maintaining high performance and reliability for efficient, glitch-free operations. Innovation is at the core of our work, as we continuously enhance features and integrate cutting-edge technologies to find novel solutions to problems.

You Will:

  • Bring a delightful experience on the Roblox iOS app used by millions of players.
  • Drive the adoption of the latest platform(iOS), hardware and Gen-AI capabilities.
  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation on the iOS platform.
  • Partner with product and design leaders to bring novel ideas to life.
  • Bring in the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in mobile development.

You Have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in client software development, with focus on mobile apps.
  • Deep expertise with iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development.
  • Cross-platform development experience with C++ and hardware APIs is a plus.
  • Experience with modern mobile architectures with very large codebases.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
  • Curiosity to learn new technologies and systematically grow your skills.

 

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.

Annual Salary Range

$189,110$233,840 USD

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

You’ll Love: 

  • Industry-leading compensation package
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • A rewarding 401k program
  • Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
  • Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy 
  • Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
  • At Roblox HQ: 
    • Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
    • Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
    • Annual CalTrain Go Pass

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.

Top Skills

Ios,Swift,Objective-C,C++

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, CA
2,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Roblox is reimagining the way people come together by enabling them to create, connect, and express themselves in immersive 3D experiences built by a global community. Our mission is to connect billions of users with optimism and civility, which starts by fostering a safe and inclusive environment—one that inspires creativity and empowers positive relationships between people around the world.

Why Work With Us

Every day, Roblox employees tackle complex questions and drive incredible innovation. Join us in building the future of human connection and communication.

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Roblox Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are requiring employees to be in the office three days a week – with core days being Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Mondays and Fridays, employees may choose to work remotely, although the office will still be open.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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HQSan Mateo, CA
London, GB
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