Roblox
Software Engineer, Account Authentication
About this role
Join Roblox's Account Authentication team to build secure, scalable authentication and authorization systems protecting billions of users. You'll design security controls that balance user experience with risk management, working across a diverse tech stack while collaborating with cross-functional partners on the Safety organization.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and ship authentication and security features across all Roblox platforms
- Collaborate with Growth, Discovery, and Safety teams to define goals and influence product direction
- Analyze A/B tests and user interaction data to inform design decisions and measure product impact
- Develop end-to-end solutions using Rust, C++, Lua, and other languages as needed
- Shape the initial security experience for new users, setting expectations for internet safety
- Maintain systems prioritizing user safety, data integrity, and compliance with safety policies
What they're looking for
- Software engineering fundamentals with 1–3 years of experience
- Proficiency in Rust, C#, or JavaScript
- User-facing application or service development
- Cross-functional collaboration with product and technical stakeholders
- Systems design and implementation at scale
- Data analysis and A/B testing interpretation
- Authentication and security domain knowledge
- Full-stack development capabilities
Benefits
- Equity compensation for full-time employees
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work schedule: onsite Tuesday–Thursday, optional Monday and Friday
- Opportunity to influence product direction on a platform with billions of users
- Work on critical security infrastructure at global scale
- Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations
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Roblox
Roblox operates an immersive gaming platform connecting millions of users globally, focusing on real-time multiplayer experiences, social features, and content sharing. The company is hiring Software Engineers across systems, networking, caching, data engineering, and social features to scale their platform and enhance user engagement.
- Website
- roblox.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about a user-facing feature you built end-to-end and how you validated its impact.
- How would you approach designing an authentication system that balances security with user friction?