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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 senior software engineer on the Cell Platform team at Roblox, you will build systems that Roblox engineers use to create and deploy resources onto Kubernetes. Our engineers deploy their services in a complex, hybrid, multiple-cluster, K8s environment. The Cell Platform manages this complexity for our users, with tools, APIs, K8s controllers, and UX, simplifying infrastructure for our internal customers. You will also develop Roblox’s service discovery platform, which includes sophisticated capabilities such as Utilization-Based Routing, to steer traffic according to metrics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A desire to work on critical, large-scale distributed systems
An appreciation of observability and instrumentation and tooling to make your life easier
3+ years of experience as software engineer
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Build our Roblox-wide control plane using Kubernetes primitives (and plenty of custom resources)
Work on the interface of the few hundred person infrastructure organization to the thousands of Roblox engineers
Write and review high quality code and tests (largely Golang)
Work on a team that cares about inclusivity and shipping
COMPENSATION
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: $196,750—$243,290 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.

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 senior software engineer on the Cell Platform team at Roblox, you will build systems that Roblox engineers use to create and deploy resources onto Kubernetes. Our engineers deploy their services in a complex, hybrid, multiple-cluster, K8s environment. The Cell Platform manages this complexity for our users, with tools, APIs, K8s controllers, and UX, simplifying infrastructure for our internal customers. You will also develop Roblox’s service discovery platform, which includes sophisticated capabilities such as Utilization-Based Routing, to steer traffic according to metrics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A desire to work on critical, large-scale distributed systems
An appreciation of observability and instrumentation and tooling to make your life easier
3+ years of experience as software engineer
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Build our Roblox-wide control plane using Kubernetes primitives (and plenty of custom resources)
Work on the interface of the few hundred person infrastructure organization to the thousands of Roblox engineers
Write and review high quality code and tests (largely Golang)
Work on a team that cares about inclusivity and shipping
COMPENSATION
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: $196,750—$243,290 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.
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Tailor your portfolio to Roblox's platform scale
Roblox operates at massive concurrency and distributed systems scale. Highlight experience with real-time systems, low-latency infrastructure, or large-scale backend architecture. Interviewers assess whether your technical depth matches the complexity of their platform engineering challenges.
Confirm your visa type before applying
Roblox sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and H-1B1 visas, but your eligibility depends on nationality. Australian citizens qualify for the E-3, which has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue the TN. Clarifying your category early prevents mismatched expectations during offer discussions.
Prepare for system design rounds early
Senior Software Developer interviews at Roblox weight system design heavily alongside coding. Practice designing distributed systems with fault tolerance and horizontal scaling. Weak system design performance is a common reason offers don't materialize, regardless of strong coding rounds.
Ask about PERM timing during offer negotiation
If your goal is a Green Card, ask your recruiter whether Roblox initiates PERM labor certification for Senior Software Developers. The DOL PERM process can take one to two years before an I-140 petition is filed, so starting that conversation at offer stage matters.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Senior Software Developer roles
Roblox posts Senior Software Developer openings across multiple teams, and availability shifts frequently. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Roblox roles that list visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than assuming it for every listing.
Request premium processing before your start date
If you're changing employers or filing a new H-1B cap-exempt petition, USCIS premium processing delivers a decision within 15 business days. Ask Roblox's immigration team whether they elect premium processing by default, since delays past your intended start date can create gap-in-status complications.
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Does Roblox sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Software Developers?
Yes, Roblox sponsors H-1B visas for Senior Software Developers and has done so consistently. As a large technology employer, Roblox is subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery for new beneficiaries, though cap-exempt filings apply in certain transfer situations. Their immigration support typically includes legal counsel and covers standard USCIS filing fees.
Which visa types does Roblox sponsor for Senior Software Developer roles?
Roblox sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for Senior Software Developers. Australian citizens can use the E-3 to bypass the H-1B lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals qualify for the TN visa. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions are supported for recent graduates before transitioning to a long-term nonimmigrant status.
What qualifications does Roblox expect for Senior Software Developer roles?
Roblox expects a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Senior-level roles require meaningful industry experience, with a strong emphasis on distributed systems, real-time infrastructure, or platform-scale backend development. For visa purposes, your degree must align with the specific role under USCIS specialty occupation standards, which Roblox's immigration counsel evaluates during petitioning.
How do I apply for Senior Software Developer jobs at Roblox?
You can browse and apply for Senior Software Developer positions at Roblox through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles with confirmed visa sponsorship so you're not guessing at eligibility. Roblox's interview process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical coding assessments, and multiple system design rounds. Sponsorship discussions happen after an offer is extended, not during early interview stages.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take after Roblox extends an offer?
Timeline depends on your visa type. H-1B transfers for candidates already in H-1B status can move quickly, often within weeks using premium processing. New H-1B cap filings require waiting for the April lottery and an October 1 start date. E-3 and TN visas can be obtained at a consulate or port of entry within weeks of offer acceptance, making them faster pathways when eligible.
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