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Engineering Manager - Networking Infrastructure at Roblox

RobloxSan Mateo, CA, United States
On-site Full-time $293.8K/yr - $343.3K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

You Have:3+ years of experience in engineering management, specifically leading teams that handle high-scale distributed systems or networking platforms. A robust technical foundation in Layer 7 networking, HTTP/HTTPS, Reverse Proxies, and API Gateway patterns. Proven experience guiding teams through significant architectural transitions (e.g., from monoliths to microservices, from legacy proxies to modern mesh/gateway solutions). A history of recruiting and developing high-performing engineering teams. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage complexities effectively.

About the job

Join Roblox, where millions of users engage daily to explore, create, play, learn, and connect within 3D immersive digital environments fueled by our global community of innovators.

At Roblox, we’re committed to developing tools and a platform that empower our community to turn their creative visions into reality. Our mission is to rethink how people connect from anywhere in the world, on any device. We aim to unite a billion people with a spirit of optimism and civility, and we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us achieve this goal.

A role at Roblox means you will contribute to shaping the future of human interaction, address unique technical challenges at scale, and play a part in fostering safer, more respectful shared experiences for all.

Roblox is redefining how individuals come together to connect, create, and express themselves. To support our extensive scale, we leverage microservices architecture. The Application Networking team is responsible for connecting and securing these services.

Within this team, the Gateway Team acts as the "Front Door" of Roblox, overseeing critical infrastructure that manages all traffic entering Roblox (Ingress) and facilitates traffic across significant architectural boundaries.

You Will:

  • Steer the Gateway team towards delivering top-tier traffic management infrastructure.
  • Lead the design and execution of ambitious "Moonshot" initiatives.
  • Streamline our ingress stack and "Platformize" the gateway to enhance extensibility for developer teams.
  • Oversee the reliability of Tier-0 systems.
  • Guide engineers and team leads, ensuring sustainable on-call rotations and promoting continuous career advancement.

About Roblox

Roblox is at the forefront of revolutionizing human interaction through immersive digital experiences. With millions of users engaging daily, our mission is to connect people globally and empower creativity through our innovative platform.

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