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Software Engineer - Network Traffic
3 years ago
Every day, tens of millions of people from around the world come to Roblox to play, learn, work, and socialize in immersive digital experiences created by the community.
Our vision is to build a platform that enables shared experiences among billions of users. This is what’s known as the metaverse: a persistent space where anyone can do just about anything they can imagine, from anywhere in the world and on any device. The breadth of opportunities, and the evolving demands of this first-of-its-kind platform, ensure that your avenues for growth are always expanding and flexible.
Join us and you’ll usher in a new category of human interaction while solving exceptional challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.
The Traffic group within Roblox’s Network Infrastructure team develops and operates network software to make access to Roblox fast, reliable, and secure for players around the world. Our work includes: global load balancing based on Real User Measurement data, TLS and HTTP acceleration, building a service mesh for application communication, and developing wire-speed proxies for real-time game network protocols.
You are:
- BA/BS degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent practical experience
- Experience developing network software in C, C++, and/or Rust.
- Strong knowledge of TCP, HTTP, DNS, TLS, and UDP protocols
- Self-organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
You will:
- Develop low-latency, high-throughput software for network load balancing, proxying, and caching.
- Develop automated unit tests for mission-critical software, and contribute to code and design reviews.
- Analyze and improve network protocols and implementations to deliver a responsive experience for users around the world.
- Collaborate with other teams in the company, as well as external partners and industry groups, to deliver sustainable solutions to complex problems.
You'll Love:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
- A Roblox Admin badge for your avatar