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full-timeSenior Frontend Engineer, Discovery UX
Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States
Roblox operates a platform where millions of users create, share, and explore user‑generated 3D experiences ranging from games to social spaces. The Discovery UX team shapes how people first encounter the platform, working on the homepage, search, charts, and experience‑detail pages for both web and mobile clients. As a Senior Frontend Engineer on this team, you will design and implement reusable UI components using React and TypeScript, ensuring they perform reliably across devices and handle high traffic. Daily tasks include collaborating with product, design, and data partners to prototype new features, writing tests, conducting A/B experiments to measure impact, and iterating based on user behavior data. You will also help define architectural patterns that allow the same functionality to ship on web, iOS, and Android. The role suits engineers with several years of frontend development experience, strong grasp of modern web technologies, a track record of launching consumer‑facing features, and the ability to work analytically and collaboratively in a fast‑moving environment.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics
- Specializations: Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics
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Onsite Tue-Thu, optional Mon/Fri; Salary $196,750‑$243,290
Experience required
3-3 years experienceAbout the Role Senior Frontend Engineer on the Discovery UX team building high‑traffic web surfaces using React and related technologies. Responsibilities Design, build and ship features to improve the user journey. Work with Engineering, Product, Design and Data partners. Architect universal solutions across platforms and devices. Drive UX improvements through data‑driven decisions and A/B testing. Collaborate with teams across Roblox to deliver a coherent user experience. Requirements 3+ years of software development experience. 3+ years of web technologies experience (React, Typescript, Javascript). Experience building consumer‑facing features with design and product partners. Mobile App Development or Game Development is a plus. Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or related technical field. Eligibility Degree or equivalent experience in relevant technical fields is a plus.
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| Role | Senior Frontend Engineer, Discovery UX |
|---|---|
| Company | Roblox |
| Location | San Mateo, CA, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-01 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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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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