Senior Roblox Developer

Summary

Join Sawhorse Productions, an award-winning creative studio in Los Angeles, as a Full Stack Roblox Developer. You will collaborate with a team of industry pioneers to design, develop, and optimize high-quality Roblox experiences. This role requires extensive experience in Roblox development, Luau scripting, and backend services. You will work on cutting-edge gaming projects for top-tier brands, leveraging the latest Roblox technologies. The position is freelance, offering flexible remote work with occasional in-office opportunities in Los Angeles. Top performers may have the opportunity to transition to a full-time role.

Requirements

• Proven Roblox development experience: 6-10 years of experience on the Roblox platform, with at least 2+ years of programming in Luau
• Advanced proficiency in Roblox Studio & scripting: Expertise with Roblox API, object-oriented programming, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting, and performance optimization
• Strong understanding of backend services: Experience with Roblox’s datastore, MemoryStoreService, and efficient data handling techniques
• Proficiency in GitHub & Rojo: Comfortable working in team-based environments using version control and collaborative coding workflows
• Effective communication skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively: Must be a self-starter with strong time-management skills in a remote, fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-quality gameplay experiences
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable Luau code that powers immersive Roblox experiences
• Work directly with Creative and Product teams
• Translate creative vision and KPIs into interactive, engaging, and data-driven gameplay experiences
• Take ownership of features
• Lead development cycles from concept to execution, ensuring best practices and industry standards are met
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders
• Ensure the technical execution of gameplay features aligns with project objectives and branding requirements
• Work cross-functionally with designers and engineers
• Implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements to enhance user experience
• Collaborate with QA and product managers
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize features for performance, reliability, and scalability across multiple devices
• Implement and optimize game systems
• Develop custom character controllers, AI behavior, and dynamic game mechanics using Object-Oriented Programming principles
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility
• Optimize gameplay performance across PC, mobile, and console while maintaining graphical and interactive consistency
• Utilize the latest Roblox technologies
• Implement StreamingEnabled, MemoryStoreService, and advanced data handling techniques for seamless user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with open-source tools: Experience using Nevermore, Maids, Promises, Signals, and other community libraries
• Game UX & UI expertise: Ability to design and implement smooth, intuitive user flows within the Roblox platform
• Roblox plugin development: Experience creating custom Studio tools or plugins to streamline development workflows
• Advanced mathematics & physics programming: A background in vector math, procedural animation, and physics-based interactions
• Custom Avatar Rigging & Character Controllers: Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines
• Interest in Web Development: Familiarity with front-end frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication is a plus

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $40 - $60/hr (This is a Freelance position and hours may vary)
• Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gaming projects with a team passionate about interactive entertainment
• Collaborate with top-tier gaming and entertainment brands
• This freelance position is hourly but general work hours are M - F 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST. Top performers will have the opportunities to move to full time if everyone is aligned