Lead Roblox Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development of Roblox games from initial ideas to launch and ongoing enhancements

• Design and construct gameplay systems, mechanics, and features utilizing Roblox Studio and Luau

• Develop core gameplay loops, progression frameworks, economic systems, and monetization strategies

• Rapidly prototype and iterate based on playtesting, player feedback, and performance analytics

• Establish development priorities and manage a small team

• Collaborate effectively with programmers, artists, and other experts

• Maintain the quality of gameplay, UI, audio, and overall presentation

• Create readable and maintainable systems for other developers to comprehend and build upon

• Enhance performance across both client and server

• Troubleshoot and refine existing systems

• Utilize AI tools to expedite development while evaluating and enhancing their output

• Provide suggestions that enhance player retention, engagement, and experience

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in game development, with clear examples of personally delivered work

• Strong technical game design skills with the capability to implement personal ideas

• Proven track record of shipping games or significant gameplay systems

• Experience in taking substantial responsibility for the development and quality of a game

• In-depth understanding of gameplay dynamics, player retention, progression systems, and monetization

• Excellent technical judgment and the ability to make independent architecture and gameplay decisions

• Capacity to quickly prototype, iterate, and refine gameplay based on testing and feedback

• Experience in leading developers or coordinating a small development team

• High standards for the overall player experience, including presentation and usability

• Comfortable taking charge of complex issues with minimal guidance

• Familiarity with using AI tools in development and the ability to evaluate and enhance their output

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills within a small team

• Strong experience in Roblox Studio and Luau is highly regarded

• Willingness to work directly within Roblox Studio

• Clear enthusiasm for Roblox and an understanding of its audience

• No visa sponsorship available

• Permanent employees must be based in the UK and have the right to work there; contractors may work from anywhere in the world

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary or contractor compensation based on your experience and responsibilities

• Additional performance incentives, with structure and terms discussed during the recruitment process

• Remote working options

• Company pension scheme for eligible UK permanent employees

• Significant responsibility and autonomy in your role

• Direct impact on game design, development priorities, and product quality

• Opportunity to lead a small development team

• Support from an established studio and its specialists

• Chance to contribute to the creation of the next big Roblox success