Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation
RobloxRole Overview
Roblox is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation. This is a full-time role in Vancouver, British Columbia. the employer indicates they sponsor work visas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
As Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Animation team, you will leverage the Roblox game engine and tools to build groundbreaking experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible on the platform. Your efforts will not only help create amazing content, but more importantly, will help us highlight issues, improve and extend our animation tech, tools and pipeline for all developers. These efforts will enable our game developers to create engaging and delightful experiences for our millions of players.
We are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about animation and world class user experiences including both usability and performance.. You need to be proficient in C++ and have experience working on animation systems and tools. Prior experience with animation for games / interactive experiences is a huge plus.
You Will:
- Help develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform
- Analyze existing animation tech and tools and determine what is needed to meet a project's objectives
- Author documentation on issues, improvements and feature requests for all aspects of character animation tech on Roblox
- Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation tech
- Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with the Roblox avatar animation team on larger features
- Have fun working with our internal content teams and community developers to improve the overall state of animation on Roblox
You Have:
- 8+ years of experience for with knowledge of character animation, game engines and tools
- Proficiency in C++: Strong C++ programming skills with an ability to write high quality, performant code; experience with Lua is a plus
- Passion about interactive: You are driven to build amazing experiences with great animations for users on the platform
- Foundation oriented mindset: You believe that strong 3D math skills and a well thought out code architecture are important
- Performance focus: You embrace software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile
- Personally Motivated: Self-sufficient, self-organized and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle
- A Team player mentality: Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation position at Roblox?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Roblox. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation position at Roblox located?
This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Roblox has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation at Roblox earn?
Roblox has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation role at Roblox posted?
This role was posted on May 14, 2026 (46 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Does Roblox sponsor work visas for this role?
Yes. Roblox has indicated that this position is open to candidates requiring work visa sponsorship. Confirm specifics (H-1B, OPT, country eligibility, etc.) during the recruiter screen.
How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation role at Roblox require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Roblox lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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