Software Engineering Manager, Engine UI

About the role

Roblox is searching for an accomplished Engineering Manager to spearhead the Engine UI team, driving the evolution of user interface capabilities across every platform the company supports. This leadership position places you at the heart of a game engine that powers experiences enjoyed by tens of millions of players daily, giving you the opportunity to shape how creators build immersive, responsive interfaces. You will guide a talented group of senior engineers while collaborating directly with the global developer community to ensure they have the tools necessary to craft polished, high-performance UI elements. The work spans mobile devices, desktop computers, and gaming consoles, requiring a leader who can balance technical depth with strategic vision. Ultimately, your contributions will help Roblox realize its mission of connecting a billion people through optimistic, civil, and engaging shared experiences.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Oversee the ongoing development of the C++ engine codebase that underpins foundational user interface features across some of the most popular games in the world, the Roblox application, and Roblox Studio
• Author, review, and refine API proposals that expose UI functionality to Luau, the fast scripting language derived from Lua that empowers millions of creators to build user-generated content
• Provide hands-on technical mentorship and career guidance to a team of senior engineers, helping them grow their skills while delivering high-impact projects
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional partners to translate creative visions into robust, scalable technical solutions
• Engage with the external developer community to gather feedback, understand pain points, and ensure that new features align with real-world use cases
• Champion best practices around automated testing, code review, and continuous integration to maintain a high quality bar across the codebase
• Drive architectural decisions that balance performance, maintainability, and ease of use for developers with varying technical backgrounds
• Coordinate cross-platform initiatives to ensure UI systems perform consistently on mobile devices, desktop operating systems, and console hardware
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development cycle, proactively addressing edge cases and potential failure modes
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and open communication
• Contribute to hiring efforts by interviewing candidates, refining job descriptions, and onboarding new team members effectively

Requirements

• At least eight years of hands-on software development experience combined with a minimum of five years leading engineering teams or managing people
• Strong proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of systems-level programming concepts such as pointers, templates, memory management, and performance optimization
• Demonstrated experience working on game engines, real-time rendering systems, or complex UI frameworks
• Ability to design APIs and abstractions that are intuitive for a diverse audience including engineers, game designers, and UI designers
• Familiarity with three-dimensional mathematics and the ability to apply these concepts to build high-performance code
• Track record of creating detailed technical designs that rigorously handle edge cases and are backed by comprehensive automated test coverage
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution, ensuring the team delivers on commitments while maintaining code quality

Nice to have

• Experience programming in Lua or similar scripting languages
• Background working on cross-platform projects that target consoles, mobile devices, or multiple operating systems simultaneously
• Familiarity with the Roblox platform, its developer ecosystem, or similar user-generated content environments
• Prior involvement in open-source projects or developer tooling initiatives
• Understanding of accessibility standards and how they apply to interactive user interfaces
• Exposure to large-scale distributed systems or services that support millions of concurrent users

Skills & tools

• Languages: C++, Lua, Luau
• Domains: Game engine development, real-time UI systems, cross-platform engineering, API design
• Practices: Automated testing, continuous integration, code review, technical documentation
• Platforms: Mobile operating systems, desktop operating systems, gaming consoles
• Soft skills: Team leadership, mentorship, stakeholder communication, community engagement

Practical notes

• The position is based at Roblox headquarters in San Mateo, California, and follows a hybrid schedule with required onsite attendance on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Actual base salary may vary outside the stated range based on professional background, training, work experience, geographic considerations, and market demand
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss past leadership experiences, technical architecture decisions, and examples of cross-functional collaboration during the interview process
• Roblox is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or religious observances throughout the recruiting process
• Due to current immigration policy constraints, the company may not be able to extend offers to candidates whose work authorization depends on certain United States visa categories or who would require future H-1B sponsorship