Software Engineer, Account Authentication
Builds authentication and account security controls, including risk-based friction, for a platform with a billion active users. Suits engineers with one to three years who are drawn to where security, user experience and scale meet.
San Mateo, CA, United States
Hybrid1 to 3 years
USD 153.1k to 196.8k/year
Base pay range for San Mateo as postedFull-time
Posted 12 Aug 2026What they ask for
How Roblox hires
- 1
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition
Recruiter screen · From the company
An overview of the company plus questions about your background and interest in Roblox.
- 2
Technical skills assessment
Technical interview · From the company
Usually a coding exercise. Senior candidates may get a system design exercise or take-home project instead, and interns and entry-level candidates take a simulation-based cognitive assessment set inside a 3D Roblox experience.
- 3
Team interviews
Panel interview · From the company
A set of one to one conversations with future teammates, the hiring manager and senior leaders, which can include coding and design whiteboard exercises depending on level.
- 4
Creative problem solving and values interview
Culture fit · From the company
An open-ended, conceptual problem with no single right answer, used to see how you handle ambiguity, think creatively and collaborate.
- 5
Hiring committee review
Final HR round · From the company
Senior engineering leaders review a packet with your CV, the hiring manager’s summary and interviewer feedback, and make the final call.
What comes up
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- RoadmapDevOps and cloudLinux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
- RoadmapMachine learningData, models, deep learning
- RoadmapDSA and problem solvingData structures and patterns
- Cheat sheetDevOps and cloudLinux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS.
- Cheat sheetMachine learningData, models, deep learning.
- Cheat sheetDSA and problem solvingData structures and patterns.
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About the company
Runs an online platform where people play and create 3D experiences, with tools and a virtual economy for creators.
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