Roblox
Principal Frontend Software Engineer - Discovery
$295K–$345K
San Mateo, CA, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 4, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in software development and 8+ years with web or app technologies.
- Education
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or another technical field is a plus.
- Visa sponsorship
- For US-based roles, Roblox may be unable to employ candidates whose work authorization is related to certain U.S. visa categories or support future H-1B sponsorship.
About the job
Build and improve high-traffic discovery experiences across Roblox’s website and app, including Home, Search, Charts, and Experience Details.
What you'll do
- Design and ship features for the discovery journey and architect high-performance solutions across platforms and devices.
- Influence client-server orchestration and dynamic code deployment and rendering.
- Improve UX through A/B testing and experiment analysis, collaborating across teams on scalable designs.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in software development.
- 8+ years of experience with web or app technologies, including React, Typescript, or Javascript.
- Track record building and launching complex, consumer-facing features.
Nice to have
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or another technical field.
Pay
$295,250 — $345,040 USD (base salary)
Tools
React, Typescript, Javascript
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