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Senior Software Engineer - Payments

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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.

Join the Roblox Payments Foundation team and build the bridge between the real-world global economy and Roblox's vibrant virtual economy. Our mission is to empower every Roblox user with an accessible, secure, and reliable payment experience that enriches their experience.

This team owns the critical payments integration across every platform Roblox supports, processing millions of transactions daily. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and scale these essential systems. You'll collaborate with a talented team dedicated to engineering excellence and tackling complex challenges at scale.

You Will:

Work closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, finance, and other engineering teams to define requirements, build solutions, and deliver features impacting the core Roblox economy.
Architect, design, implement, and maintain highly scalable and reliable services and components for processing millions of daily global payment transactions.
Proactively identify and address challenges related to system performance, security, scalability, and fault tolerance for mission-critical systems.
Develop and manage integrations with various third-party payment providers, and internal Roblox systems.
Ensure payment solutions function seamlessly and securely across all platforms where Roblox is available (web, mobile, console, etc.).
Uphold high standards for code quality, test coverage, and maintainability, fostering the culture of engineering excellence.

You Have:

3+ years of backend software engineering experience, demonstrating proficiency in designing, building, and maintaining robust and scalable systems (e.g., microservices, APIs).
Strong problem-solving skills and experience debugging complex issues in distributed systems.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field.
Experience or strong interest in the payments domain is highly desirable.
Experience working in frontend/mobile is a plus.

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
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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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer - Payments, Roblox

At Roblox, each day brings new opportunities to innovate and make an impact, especially for the Senior Software Engineer - Payments role. Located in vibrant San Mateo, CA, you will be at the forefront of transforming the payment landscape within a platform that connects millions of users around the globe. You will work with a dynamic team, creating systems that process millions of transactions daily and ensuring that users have a seamless and secure payment experience. The role involves collaborating with various departments to understand requirements and deliver features that enhance our users' interaction with Roblox’s vibrant economy. Tackle unique technical challenges at scale by designing, building, and maintaining highly scalable services that power our payment solutions. In this collaborative environment, your skills will contribute to shaping reliable integrations with third-party payment providers and streamlining internal systems. If you have a passion for solving complex problems and are ready to leverage your experience in backend software engineering, particularly in payments, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in creating a future where play and commerce meet with unparalleled ease and security, and be part of the mission to connect billions of people with optimism and civility.

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer - Payments at Roblox?

As a Senior Software Engineer - Payments at Roblox, your primary responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable payment systems that handle millions of transactions daily. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and features that directly impact our global user base. A key part of your role will also involve ensuring system performance and security, as well as developing integrations with third-party payment providers.