Roblox Logo

Roblox

Senior Software Engineer - Content Understanding

Job Posted 2 Days Ago Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Hybrid
San Mateo, CA
193K-239K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
San Mateo, CA
193K-239K Annually
Senior level
As a Senior Software Engineer at Roblox, you will develop full-stack solutions for the Content Understanding Platform, creating AI models and backend systems to enhance content discovery and moderation. Collaborating with teams, you will solve complex challenges and apply innovative technologies to improve user interactions within the platform.
The summary above was generated by AI

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.

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Creator Organization, you will develop innovative full-stack solutions that define the future of Roblox’s Content Understanding Platform. This platform processes billions of pieces of content—spanning 3D models, audio files, text, video, and entire experiences—extracting structured information about their meaning, context, and relationships. The Content Understanding Team develops cutting-edge AI models, advanced computer vision systems, and highly scalable backend platforms to power search, discovery, and moderation across Roblox. Your contributions will enable seamless asset discovery, automate moderation at scale, and drive transformative generative AI tools that reshape how millions of creators and users engage with Roblox.

You Will:

  • Solve full-stack challenges to improve how AI, creators, and users describe and get along with content, including images, 3D models, audio, text, and video.
  • Craft and build scalable pipelines for training, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models to support content annotation and discovery.
  • Develop robust backend systems to power real-time search, discovery, and powerful generative AI features.
  • Blend innovation with practicality, applying the latest AI research to build impactful, production-ready solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and multi-functional teams to deliver bold technical projects.

You Have:

  • Strong programming skills in at least two languages (Python, C#, C++, Java) and a willingness to learn others as needed.
  • Exposure to front end technologies and frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Practical experience crafting and scaling backend systems in cloud environments.
  • Confirmed expertise across the stack, including backend development to deploying ML models in production environments.
  • Familiarity with image or 3D object understanding, ideally within gaming or content creation industries.
  • A “get stuff done” mentality with a readiness to solve challenges and take on tasks beyond your comfort zone to get results.
  • A great foundation in computer vision, AI, or related fields.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with large-scale search systems, generative AI, or semantic content understanding.
  • Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and end-to-end ML workflows.
  • Knowledge of 3D geometry or asset workflows.
  • Passion for empowering creators through innovative technology.

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

$192,890$238,520 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.

HQ

Roblox San Mateo, California, USA Office

3150 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94403

Similar Jobs at Roblox

20 Hours Ago
Hybrid
San Mateo, CA, USA
223K-289K Annually
Senior level
223K-289K Annually
Senior level
Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3 • Metaverse
As a Senior Software Engineer at Roblox, you will develop and implement innovative solutions for data privacy and security, building scalable user protection solutions and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance privacy practices within the development lifecycle.
20 Hours Ago
Hybrid
San Mateo, CA, USA
193K-239K Annually
Mid level
193K-239K Annually
Mid level
Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3 • Metaverse
As a Senior Software Engineer at Roblox, you will develop and mature continuous deployment systems to ensure secure and efficient deployment of thousands of microservices. You'll collaborate across teams, tackle challenges around scheduling and deployment, and implement methodologies for information security to protect users.
21 Hours Ago
Hybrid
San Mateo, CA, USA
239K-289K Annually
Senior level
239K-289K Annually
Senior level
Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3 • Metaverse
As a Senior Software Engineer for Content Safety at Roblox, you will build high-scale machine learning systems to ensure user-generated content is safe. You will lead technical initiatives, partner cross-functionally, and contribute to evolving detection strategies to address problematic content effectively.

What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene

San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.

Key Facts About San Francisco Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
  • Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
  • Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
By clicking Apply you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account