Principal Frontend Engineer — Social Graph & Features

Posted 2 days ago

robloxSan Mateo (CA)

Software DevelopersSoftware Publishers

SENIORITY

Lead

About the role

Roblox is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to power the Connections team, owning critical social features used by millions, including profiles, presence, co-play tools, and social proof. You will mentor engineers, ship user-facing features, and drive frontend development while guiding product vision. This role is based at Roblox HQ in San Mateo, CA (no remote option). You will work across teams to build scalable, long-term solutions and contribute to a multi-year technical roadmap that

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