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full-timeEngineering Director, Storage
Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States
Roblox is a global platform for 3D immersive digital experiences that supports millions of daily active users. As an Engineering Director for Storage, you will lead the technical strategy, architecture, and operational roadmap for the company's storage systems, which include distributed databases, object storage, caches, and message queues. You will manage a high-performing engineering team while ensuring the infrastructure scales to meet the demands of a multi-exabyte environment. The role involves balancing on-premise and cloud-based systems, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and the integration of AI workloads. You will partner with cross-functional infrastructure and product teams to align storage capabilities with business requirements. This position is suited for an experienced engineering leader with over a decade of background in distributed systems and storage infrastructure. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building custom database solutions rather than relying solely on off-the-shelf products and possesses a strong track record of managing teams through complex technical challenges. You must be comfortable with operational excellence, including participating in on-call rotations and defining high standards for system reliability and incident response.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: Computer Science, Computer Engineering
- Specializations: Computer Science, Computer Engineering
Key Skills
Experience required
10-10 years experienceAbout the Role Director of Engineering for Roblox's storage systems, responsible for technical strategy, design, delivery, and operation of storage platforms at massive scale. Responsibilities Own technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap for storage systems including distributed databases, caches, queues, object storage, and encryption. Ensure storage platform scales while remaining reliable and efficient. Partner with Data Platform, Infrastructure, and product engineering teams. Build and grow a world‑class storage engineering team and develop technical leaders. Drive operational excellence, define reliability standards, on‑call practices, incident response. Participate in on‑call rotation for critical incidents. Requirements 10+ years experience in storage, infrastructure, or distributed systems, including building custom database systems. 5+ years in engineering leadership managing teams. Deep knowledge of caching systems, object storage, message queues, or data streaming. Track record of building reliable, high‑availability systems at petabyte scale. Strong operational instincts and ability to collaborate across functions. Eligibility Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
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| Role | Engineering Director, Storage |
|---|---|
| Company | Roblox |
| Location | San Mateo, CA, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-01 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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