Senior Software Engineer - Data Access

📋 Description

• Build and evolve EaaS, Roblox’s managed OLTP access platform.
• Design infra that abstracts distributed DBs and caching for safe dev.
• Drive reliability and scalability across distributed systems via adaptive flow control.
• Lead end-to-end architecture, rollout, production ops, and incident response.
• Analyze production traffic patterns and failure modes to improve reliability.
• Improve platform safety, observability, and deployment reliability.

🎯 Requirements

• BS degree in CS with 6+ years of hands-on experience.
• Experience building large-scale infrastructure abstractions for backend systems.
• Experience designing/operating adaptive rate limiting and flow control.
• Experience operating distributed databases, caching, OLTP.
• Drive end-to-end technical initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Strong programming skills in Rust, Go, C++, or Java.

🎁 Benefits

• Office-based roles are onsite Tue, Wed, Thu; optional Mon/Fri.
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodations for candidates.
• US-based roles may have visa-related restrictions.
• Headquartered in San Mateo, CA.
• Full-time employees are eligible for equity and benefits.