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Principal Software Engineer, Backend - Sharing

Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States
$295K - $345KOpen 150 daysEquityNo degree requiredLeadJavaC++C#

Principal Software Engineer, Backend - Sharing is open at Roblox in San Mateo, CA, United States. The posting gives a salary of $295K - $345K. Posted on Jun 17, 2026, and still on Roblox’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.

About the role

, you will set engineering standards, mentor senior engineers, and serve as a key architect of our long-term technical direction. You Will Drive Strategy & Execution: Own the outcome of complex, business-critical programs spanning several teams, often lasting years. Innovate at Scale: Develop and drive a multi-year technical vision for content creation and sharing, anticipating scale, technology, and business…

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