Director of Engineering, Engine
Director of Engineering, Engine
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Job Description
The Engine Systems and Security team builds the lowest level components of the Roblox Engine empowering our global community of 2M developers to push the boundaries of interactive gaming no matter the target platform: mobile desktop console or VR. Our systems are used in every play session on the Roblox platform necessitating high performance and infinite scale in order to support real-time cooperative experience in infinitely sized worlds.
As an Engineering Director you will lead multiple C systems engineering teams in areas such as task scheduling memory management in-process data storage networking for gameplay world streaming and anti-tamper/anti-cheat. You will be responsible for setting and achieving the technical and product vision for the teams you lead. You will work cross-functionally and with partner teams to shape the future for Roblox. Most of all youll be deep in the engineering details with teams of extremely talented low level systems engineers to continue to grow the Roblox Engine in terms of performance reliability functionality and scale.
You will:
- Be a senior leader on the Systems and Security team - influencing the direction and priorities of your teams and the broader Engine organization.
- Cultivate a high-performing team by enhancing engineering practices with ideas and strategies
- Define the vision by working with your team and XFN partners and collaborating throughout the organization
- Guide ownership of roadmaps projects problems and outcomes throughout their entire life cycles
- Participate technically through coaching code review technical review and architectural guidance
You have:
- 8 years in an engineering management role.
- Exceptional skills in cross-functional communication with peer teams customers partners and executives.
- Experience with low-level software engineering and/or game engine development with a strong passion for C.
- Commitment to building teams with high psychological safety and trust.
- Proven ability to drive technical strategy and make architectural decisions that balance performance scalability and maintainability.
You are:
- Able to read and write C code as needed; technical leadership is essential.
- Passionate about understanding the fundamental workings of technology and exploring systems under the hood.
- Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with product data science and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability in building teams and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.
- Curious and motivated to learn new technologies and develop new skills.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
