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Senior Software Engineer - Desktop

Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States

hybridsenior$196,750–$196,750Posted Sep 1, 2026C++WindowsmacOSLuaReactDebuggingProfiling

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**Senior Software Engineer - Desktop** **About the Role** The Consumer Apps Desktop team owns the Windows and macOS foundation behind every Roblox session on a PC or Mac. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a driving technical force, leading complex client work end-to-end and raising the quality bar across the codebase. **You Will:** • Shape & improve the Windows and macOS experience for millions of players • Own major Windows and macOS initiatives end-to-end from concept to shipped • Rebuild core app components: launch, rendering, OS integration • Set technical standards through code review, mentorship, and your own work • Make platform bets that benefit engineering teams beyond Desktop • Translate product ideas into well-scoped engineering plans • Partner with Microsoft and Apple counterparts on feature excellence **You Have:** • 5+ years shipping client software with deep C++ expertise • Experience releasing significant Windows or macOS applications • Strong debugging and profiling skills across the full client stack • Fluency with concurrency and memory management • Data-driven approach: metrics, logging, and experiments • Ability to break down ambiguous problems and drive them to completion **Compensation & Details** 💰 $196,750 – $243,290 USD (San Mateo, CA) 📍 Onsite: Tue/Wed/Thu (Mon/Fri optional) ✨ Equity + benefits included *Roblox is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations provided for qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs.*

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