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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Principal Engineer in the Builder Tools team, you’ll work on interactive, developer-facing tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games.
The Builder Tools team is in charge of Roblox Studio’s content making features, from 3D draggers to world-class character animation tools, tooling for making terrain for huge worlds, in-game UI authoring tools, and many more.
In this role, you will have a direct impact on how streamlined and enjoyable making games on Roblox is for hundreds of thousands developers worldwide!
You will:
- Work on various interactive tools for Roblox game developers
- Define architecture and implement reusable tooling frameworks
- Work with UX designers and Product Manager to come up with most optimal and ergonomic solutions
- Design and execute on the architecture and technical direction that will be the future of our application
- Own and deliver complex technical projects from the planning stage through execution
- Work cross functionally, across teams and technology platforms
- Mentor team members helping them improve their professional skills and expertise
- Design, develop, and implement technological practices, patterns, and strategies
- Participate in building the world's best professional application for massively multiplayer game development
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- 8+ years in developing and deploying top of the line user-facing applications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a similar technical field (or related work experience)
- 3+ years of experience with C++ or another lower-level language
- A passion for end-user experience
- Experience with UI frameworks like React, Cocoa, WPF, or others is a plus
- Experience in making developer-, engineer- or artist-facing tools, such as game development tooling, CADs, 3D editors, design tools is a big plus.
COMPENSATION
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 as described on this page.
- Annual Salary Range: $345,040—$399,420 USD
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
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 to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Principal Engineer in the Builder Tools team, you’ll work on interactive, developer-facing tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games.
The Builder Tools team is in charge of Roblox Studio’s content making features, from 3D draggers to world-class character animation tools, tooling for making terrain for huge worlds, in-game UI authoring tools, and many more.
In this role, you will have a direct impact on how streamlined and enjoyable making games on Roblox is for hundreds of thousands developers worldwide!
You will:
- Work on various interactive tools for Roblox game developers
- Define architecture and implement reusable tooling frameworks
- Work with UX designers and Product Manager to come up with most optimal and ergonomic solutions
- Design and execute on the architecture and technical direction that will be the future of our application
- Own and deliver complex technical projects from the planning stage through execution
- Work cross functionally, across teams and technology platforms
- Mentor team members helping them improve their professional skills and expertise
- Design, develop, and implement technological practices, patterns, and strategies
- Participate in building the world's best professional application for massively multiplayer game development
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- 8+ years in developing and deploying top of the line user-facing applications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a similar technical field (or related work experience)
- 3+ years of experience with C++ or another lower-level language
- A passion for end-user experience
- Experience with UI frameworks like React, Cocoa, WPF, or others is a plus
- Experience in making developer-, engineer- or artist-facing tools, such as game development tooling, CADs, 3D editors, design tools is a big plus.
COMPENSATION
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 as described on this page.
- Annual Salary Range: $345,040—$399,420 USD
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
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 to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.
Tips for Finding Principal Engineer Jobs at Roblox
Tailor your portfolio to platform scale
Roblox Principal Engineers own systems serving tens of millions of concurrent users. Frame your experience around distributed systems, real-time infrastructure, or developer platform work. Generic backend experience won't differentiate you at this level.
Clarify your visa category before interviewing
Roblox sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and H-1B1 visas. If you're Australian or Canadian, confirming your category early prevents misalignment with their legal team during offer negotiation, since each visa has different filing timelines and documentation requirements.
Target teams with active platform buildouts
Roblox's hiring for Principal Engineers clusters around core platform, economy, and creator tooling orgs. Identifying which product area is actively scaling helps you pitch to hiring managers where sponsorship decisions are most likely to move quickly.
Request a pre-offer sponsorship confirmation
Before the final interview loop, ask your recruiter to confirm the role is open to sponsored candidates. Principal Engineer roles at Roblox often have global applicant pools, and aligning on this before the offer stage avoids a last-minute breakdown.
Account for USCIS adjudication in your start date
If your role requires a new H-1B filing rather than a transfer, standard USCIS processing runs three to five months. Premium processing cuts that to 15 business days. Build this into your negotiated start date so neither side is caught short.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active openings
Roblox posts Principal Engineer roles across multiple teams at any given time, and not all require the same technical track. Use Migrate Mate to filter Roblox openings by visa sponsorship type so you apply to roles already matched to your immigration situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Roblox sponsor H-1B visas for Principal Engineers?
Yes, Roblox sponsors H-1B visas for Principal Engineer roles. They have a consistent pattern of filing on behalf of senior engineering hires, including both new H-1B cap-subject petitions and transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status. If you're mid-process on an existing H-1B, a transfer is typically faster since it doesn't require waiting for a new cap cycle.
How do I apply for Principal Engineer jobs at Roblox?
Start on the Roblox careers page and filter for Principal Engineer roles by team or product area. Before applying, review the job description carefully for indicators of which platform domain the team owns, since Roblox's Principal Engineer roles vary significantly across infrastructure, gameplay, and creator tooling tracks. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings at Roblox on Migrate Mate to find roles already filtered for your visa type.
Which visa types does Roblox commonly use for Principal Engineer hires?
Roblox sponsors several nonimmigrant categories for Principal Engineers, including H-1B, H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, E-3 visa for Australian citizens, and TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, Roblox also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship. F-1 OPT is also accepted for candidates within their authorized work period.
What qualifications does Roblox expect for Principal Engineer candidates?
Roblox typically looks for Principal Engineers with deep experience in large-scale distributed systems, real-time platforms, or developer infrastructure. At this level, the expectation is not just technical depth but cross-functional influence: you're expected to set technical direction, not just execute it. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering field is generally required to satisfy specialty occupation requirements under the H-1B standard.
How do I think about timing if I need Roblox to file a new H-1B for me?
The H-1B cap opens for registrations each March, with a lottery selection shortly after. If selected, the earliest employment start date is October 1. That means if you're starting from scratch without an existing H-1B, you could be looking at a gap of several months to over a year depending on when you get an offer. Candidates on F-1 OPT can often bridge this period if their OPT authorization covers the interim window.