Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Roblox has 117 open software engineer / developer jobs in 1 states, 9 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 58 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 27 |
| Software Engineer | 14 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 3 |
| Senior Frontend/Fullstack Software Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Software Engineer- User Behavior | 1 |
| Technical Developer Connections Manager | 1 |
| Principal Software Engineer- Agentic Customer Care | 1 |
| Senior Frontend Engineer | 1 |
| [2027] Software Engineer | 1 |
| [Summer 2027] Software Engineer Intern | 1 |
| Principal Frontend Software Engineer | 1 |
Most of these ads do not state a level.
117 of 117 listings publish a range. The median range is $243,290 – $295,250 a year (the employer's own figures)
0 of 117 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
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| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | California | 117 | 100% |
We counted how often Roblox's own 117 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 100 of 117 ads (85%) state a number of years. The median is 6 years; 67% ask for 5 or more and 11% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 37 | 32% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23 | 20% |
| Master's degree | 5 | 4% |
| PhD or doctorate | 1 | 1% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Work authorization required | 117 | 100% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| On-site or in-person work | 117 | 100% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 11 | 9% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| c++ | 71 | 61% |
| python | 30 | 26% |
| react | 22 | 19% |
| java | 21 | 18% |
| machine learning | 20 | 17% |
| kubernetes | 17 | 15% |
| typescript | 12 | 10% |
| javascript | 11 | 9% |
| aws | 6 | 5% |
| linux | 6 | 5% |
| sql | 5 | 4% |
| docker | 4 | 3% |
| azure | 1 | 1% |
| gcp | 1 | 1% |
| excel | 1 | 1% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: c++ (61%), python (26%), react (19%), java (18%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Among the 117 ads that publish a pay range, we compared the median pay of ads that name each item with ads that do not. This is a correlation in the ads, not a promise: an item can pay more because it comes with senior roles.
| Item named in the ad ⇅ | Ads naming it ⇅ | Ads not naming it ⇅ | Median pay midpoint with it ⇅ | Difference vs ads without it ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aws | 6 | 111 | $320,145 | +$50,875 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 112 | $320,145 | +$50,875 |
| linux | 6 | 111 | $318,570 | +$49,300 |
| sql | 5 | 112 | $269,270 | +$0 |
| machine learning | 20 | 97 | $269,270 | +$0 |
| kubernetes | 17 | 100 | $269,270 | +$0 |
| java | 21 | 96 | $269,270 | +$0 |
| c++ | 71 | 46 | $269,270 | +$0 |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 37 | 80 | $269,270 | +$0 |
| typescript | 12 | 105 | $220,020 | -$49,250 |
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open software engineer / developer jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 327 | not published |
| Apple | 198 | not published |
| JPMorgan Chase | 130 | not published |
| OpenAI | 123 | $266,000 – $445,000 |
| Shield AI | 98 | $163,200 – $255,000 |
| Databricks | 91 | $180,000 – $247,500 |
| TikTok | 85 | not published |
| Anthropic | 75 | $320,000 – $485,000 |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | 65 | not published |
| Leidos | 65 | not published |
| Waymo | 64 | $213,000 – $263,000 |
| Salesforce | 60 | not published |
| Esri | 60 | $101,192 – $167,336 |
| Deloitte | 58 | not published |
| Riot Games | 57 | not published |
117 open today, 9 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in San Mateo, CA (117).