Senior Software Engineer, Machine Bootstrap

$189,110 - $189,110/Yr

Roblox - San Mateo, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Mateo, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Software Engineer in Roblox's Compute Group's Machine Bootstrap pod, you will play a crucial role in the evolution of our Private Cloud. This position focuses on building products that streamline provisioning and monitoring across our infrastructure, enhancing capacity delivery, uptime, and OS security. You will be responsible for developing customer-centric solutions that abstract the complexities of our data centers, ensuring exceptional user experiences for Compute's customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a fleet wide machine daemon for efficient hardware/software monitoring, runtime updates, and secure machine access.
• Write Golang controllers for Roblox's fleet lifecycle, ensuring smooth functioning at all times.
• Handle OS installation, firmware provisioning, and secure recycling processes.
• Build and maintain a robust framework for HW/OS/Kernel validation and performance tuning.
• Provide abstraction across cloud and on-premise systems, supporting stateful services.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industry experience.
• A deep interest in the problem space; no specific experience is necessary in this area of infrastructure.
• Preference to build autonomous systems over ops and repetitive tasks.
• Interest and understanding of the importance of documentation for large scale systems.
• Strong consideration for production health and experience working on reliable, sustainable production systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Customer, team, and quality oriented.
• A problem solver with a focus on finding solutions.
• An excellent communicator with strong team-playing abilities.
• Diligent and highly organized.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Committed to continual process improvement.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A rewarding 401k program
• Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
• Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
• Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
• Free catered lunches five times a week
• Several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
• Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
• Annual CalTrain Go Pass