Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation | Roblox San Mateo

Key Responsibilities: Help develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform Analyze existing animation tech and tools and determine what a project needs to meet its objectives Write documentation on issues, improvements, and feature requests across character animation tech on Roblox Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation tech Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with the avatar animation team on larger features Work with internal content teams and community developers to improve the state of animation on RobloxRequirements 8+ years of experience, with knowledge of character animation, game engines, and tools Strong C++ skills, with the ability to write high-quality, performant code (Lua experience is a plus) Passion for building interactive experiences with great animations A foundation-oriented mindset: you value strong 3D math skills and well-thought-out code architecture A performance focus, with the ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile Self-sufficiency, self-organization, and the ability to own a project through its full lifecycle A team-player mentality, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Education: Not specifiedSkills Technical SkillsC++ (Lua is a plus) Character animation systems and tools Game engines 3D math and code architecture Performance optimization, including mobile platformsSoft SkillsOwnership and self-direction Collaboration with gameplay engineers and content teams Communication and inspiring teammates Passion for interactive experiencesBenefitsEquity compensation for all full-time employees Benefits for full-time employees, with details on Roblox’s careers page