Job brief: Software Engineer, Discovery UX

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Roblox's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• The apply link opens careers.roblox.com, the address Roblox's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $153,120 to $196,750 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: San Mateo, CA, United States · San Mateo, CA
• Posted: 2026-10-30

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 3 years of experience.

Main duties

• Design, build, and ship features that define the discovery journey for millions of users
• Drive UX improvements through rigorous A/B testing and deep-dive analysis of experiment results
• Collaborate with teams across Roblox to ensure a coherent user experience across Web and App
• 1–3 years of industry experience building web or mobile applications using technologies such as React, TypeScript, and JavaScript
• A passion for understanding users and creating exceptional experiences for our community

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for software engineer jobs in San Mateo, CA: $257k a year (148 listings, 2 employers). This listing is 32% lower.
• Across Roblox's 251 open listings, 42% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Roblox hires

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