Software Engineer - Brookhaven

Voldex

Voldex is a leading gaming company focused on Roblox, the most exciting ecosystem in gaming today. We are home to several of Roblox's top games, including Brookhaven, Driving Empire, and NFL Universe Football. With over 160 million monthly active players across our games, we are one of the biggest Roblox studios by audience size. Founded in 2015, we have since grown to 95+ full-time remote team members across the globe. ROLE OVERVIEW Brookhaven is one of the largest games on Roblox, enjoyed by millions of players around the world every day. As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll lead a small engineering team responsible for delivering the features, systems, and technical improvements that power a live game at massive scale. 🚀 This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll drive day-to-day engineering execution—from planning and technical direction through release and live operations—while mentoring engineers, setting a high bar for quality, and partnering closely with Product, Design, Art, and QA to ship polished player experiences. If you're excited by building for millions of players while helping a team do its best work, we'd love to hear from you! WHAT YOU’LL DO * Lead a small engineering team to deliver roadmap features predictably while balancing quality, velocity, technical risk, and business needs * Be accountable for the delivery of features owned by direct reports, ensuring work is well-scoped, estimated, sequenced, implemented, tested, merged, and released effectively * Own technical estimates produced by the team, ensuring estimates are realistic, account for dependencies and risks, and support reliable roadmap planning * Partner closely with product managers, producers, QA, design, art, and other stakeholders to align feature execution with business goals, player experience expectations, and technical constraints * Monitor game performance, live stability, crash rates, FPS, and post-release regressions; identify risks, escalate when needed, and drive action plans with the team * Set and enforce standards for code quality, maintainability, implementation, and review across the team * Mentor engineers on technical execution, code quality, player experience, Roblox/game platform constraints, and engineering judgment * Proactively improve game and feature quality by identifying opportunities to improve responsiveness, polish, stability, performance, and overall player experience * Collaborate with the manager and senior engineers to define technical initiatives, roadmap risks, operational improvements, and technical priorities for the game * Support people leadership responsibilities, including onboarding, structured feedback, performance documentation, growth planning, and identifying gaps against the levelling framework WHO YOU ARE * 3–5+ years of Roblox game development experience * 1+ years of experience leading an engineering team of at least 3 people * Demonstrated mastery of Roblox game development * Shipped games or features on Roblox or similar platforms * Proven experience leading engineers through production feature delivery, including but not limited to: planning, estimation, implementation, QA, release, and post-launch support * Strong technical judgement with the ability to guide architecture, implementation patterns, code quality, and technical trade-offs across a team * Experience monitoring live game or product health through performance metrics, player feedback, incidents, regressions, crash rates, FPS, or related signals * Ability to coordinate release readiness, QA send-off, feature merges, incident response, and post-release follow-through * Strong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain priorities, risks, trade-offs, and technical expectations to product, design, QA, art, producers, engineers, and leadership * Ability to work hands-on when needed while remaining accountable for team-level delivery, quality, and operational outcomes Nice to Have: * Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent experience working in a development team * Game jam or modding experience * Experience building or scaling live game systems (economy, progression, multiplayer systems) * Familiarity with backend systems, services, or data pipelines * Strong understanding of player experience design and gameplay feel TECH STACK Candidates are not expected to know our stack in advance, but Voldex’s tech stack includes: * Roblox Luau scripting, ROJO * Analytics pipelines (Snowflake,Tableau) * Collaboration tools: GitHub, Discord Voldex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status Permanent Voldex employees enjoy the following benefits: 💰 Competitive compensation - above-market salary + profit sharing + stock options ⛳️ Retirement benefits  - company contribution to your retirement plan (401k, RRSP, Pension), in Canada, UK and USA! 🩺 Medical, dental, and vision benefits - depending on the country, there may be additional benefits (Life, ADD, etc…) such as Canada, UK and USA. 🏖 Flexible PTO - vacations + Federal / Bank Holidays 🌎 Remote First - we have always been remote and will remain that way including work from home/anywhere  🎮 In-person get-togethers, virtual company-wide game events, Robux allowances, and so much more! 🎓Professional Development - Reimburse the costs of courses, materials, and anything to help further their training and growth 🎉 Work with awesome people and impact millions of daily players Want to learn more about Voldex? Read about us here: * Voldex Acquires Brookhaven, most visited game on Roblox  * Driving Empire & NASCAR: Brand Partnership  * Voldex & NFL: Brand Partnership  * Our partners at Andreessen Horowitz share why they've invested in Voldex

Voldex

Voldex is a leading gaming company focused on Roblox, the most exciting ecosystem in gaming today. We are home to several of Roblox's top games, including Brookhaven, Driving Empire, and NFL Universe Football. With over 160 million monthly active players across our games, we are one of the biggest Roblox studios by audience size. Founded in 2015, we have since grown to 95+ full-time remote team members across the globe. ROLE OVERVIEW We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join the NFL Universe Football team — a live-operated sports experience built in partnership with the NFL 🏈. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building high-quality gameplay systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teammates, and shipping features that directly impact a massive player community. You’ll work on a fast-moving product team focused on delivering engaging live content, improving core systems, and continuously enhancing the player experience through thoughtful technical execution. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Build and launch features that delight millions of players daily * Own and deliver gameplay features end-to-end, from implementation through release and iteration * Break down product requirements into technical tasks and provide reliable estimates * Write clean, performant, and maintainable Roblox Lua code aligned with team standards * Design and implement systems with consideration for scalability, performance, and maintainability * Partner with designers, artists, and producers to build high-quality gameplay experiences * Monitor live features, analyze performance, and address issues proactively * Identify and improve codebase quality, development workflows, and system reliability * Participate actively in code reviews and contribute to team engineering practices * Playtest features and proactively improve player experience (UX, responsiveness, polish) WHO YOU ARE * 1–3+ years of Roblox or relevant game development experience * Strong foundation in CS fundamentals and problem-solving * Experience shipping features or games in a production environment * Excellent communication, ownership, and collaborative mindset * Ability to work independently on feature development with moderate guidance * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills * Familiarity with version control and collaborative development workflows Nice to Have: * Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent experience working in a development team * Shipped games or features on Roblox or similar platforms * Game jam or modding experience * Familiarity with live game systems (analytics, economy tuning, balancing) * Experience optimizing performance in multiplayer or real-time systems TECH STACK * Roblox Lua scripting * Backend services (AWS,Golang) * Analytics pipelines (Snowflake,Tableau) * Collaboration tools: GitHub, Discord Voldex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status Permanent Voldex employees enjoy the following benefits: 💰 Competitive compensation - above-market salary + profit sharing + stock options ⛳️ Retirement benefits  - company contribution to your retirement plan (401k, RRSP, Pension), in Canada, UK and USA! 🩺 Medical, dental, and vision benefits - depending on the country, there may be additional benefits (Life, ADD, etc…) such as Canada, UK and USA. 🏖 Flexible PTO - vacations + Federal / Bank Holidays 🌎 Remote First - we have always been remote and will remain that way including work from home/anywhere  🎮 In-person get-togethers, virtual company-wide game events, Robux allowances, and so much more! 🎓Professional Development - Reimburse the costs of courses, materials, and anything to help further their training and growth 🎉 Work with awesome people and impact millions of daily players Want to learn more about Voldex? Read about us here: * Voldex Acquires Brookhaven, most visited game on Roblox  * Driving Empire & NASCAR: Brand Partnership  * Voldex & NFL: Brand Partnership  * Our partners at Andreessen Horowitz share why they've invested in Voldex

Voldex

Voldex is a leading gaming company focused on Roblox, the most exciting ecosystem in gaming today. We are home to several of Roblox's top games, including Brookhaven, Driving Empire, and NFL Universe Football. With over 160 million monthly active players across our games, we are one of the biggest Roblox studios by audience size. Founded in 2015, we have since grown to 95+ full-time remote team members across the globe. ROLE OVERVIEW 🏈 NFL Universe Football is one of Roblox's leading sports experiences, bringing authentic NFL action to millions of players around the world. We're looking for a creative and versatile 2D Generalist to own the execution of the game's 2D art across UI, seasonal events, and marketing experiences. In this role, you'll create everything from icons, menus, HUDs, and pop-up screens to event branding, animated emojis, banners, and in-game offers. You'll collaborate closely with Designers, Engineers, and Artists to craft polished, engaging visuals that enhance the player experience and bring new features, seasons, and live events to life. We're looking for someone who loves games, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to create art that resonates with Roblox players and football fans alike. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Design high-quality 2D assets for NFL Universe Football, including UI elements (buttons, icons, menus, HUDs, and pop-ups) as well as promotional and seasonal content such as banners, event graphics, animated emojis, and in-game offers * Collaborate closely with Engineers, Designers, and cross-functional partners to iterate on layouts, interactions, and visual states that enhance the player experience * Maintain and evolve the game's visual language by working within established style guides while contributing new ideas and improvements where appropriate * Ensure all interface and visual assets are intuitive, readable, and optimized across desktop, mobile, and console experiences * Contribute to UI and UX discussions by providing thoughtful feedback and helping improve usability, clarity, and overall visual quality * Participate actively in team meetings, including art reviews, scrums, and 1:1s, while contributing to a collaborative and feedback-oriented creative culture WHO YOU ARE * A strong portfolio that demonstrates polished 2D UI and 2D assets within a game environment * Strong foundation in drawing, composition, color theory, and visual storytelling * Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects/Premiere, or comparable design software * Hands-on experience with creating functional UI elements for game titles * Understanding of production pipelines and asset optimization * Strong communication skills across all channels used in our remote working environment, along with the ability to take and apply constructive feedback Nice to Have * Understanding of how 2D interface and promotional assets integrate with and complement 3D game environments * Experience working with Roblox Studio's UI systems, asset pipelines, and image requirements * Familiarity with Roblox ScreenGui hierarchies, responsive UI design, resolution scaling, and multi-device input considerations * Ability to prepare and organize UI assets in Roblox Studio in a way that enables smooth implementation by engineering teams * Passion for football, sports, or sports entertainment * Strong awareness of Gen Alpha culture, including gaming trends, memes, creators, fashion, and internet culture * Deep familiarity with the Roblox platform, community, and player experience TECH STACK You may use some or all of the following tools: * Photoshop * Figma or equivalent software * Illustrator * After Effects, Premiere or Toonboom * Roblox Studio   Voldex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status Permanent Voldex employees enjoy the following benefits: 💰 Competitive compensation - above-market salary + profit sharing + stock options ⛳️ Retirement benefits  - company contribution to your retirement plan (401k, RRSP, Pension), in Canada, UK and USA! 🩺 Medical, dental, and vision benefits - depending on the country, there may be additional benefits (Life, ADD, etc…) such as Canada, UK and USA. 🏖 Flexible PTO - vacations + Federal / Bank Holidays 🌎 Remote First - we have always been remote and will remain that way including work from home/anywhere  🎮 In-person get-togethers, virtual company-wide game events, Robux allowances, and so much more! 🎓Professional Development - Reimburse the costs of courses, materials, and anything to help further their training and growth 🎉 Work with awesome people and impact millions of daily players Want to learn more about Voldex? Read about us here: * Voldex Acquires Brookhaven, most visited game on Roblox  * Driving Empire & NASCAR: Brand Partnership  * Voldex & NFL: Brand Partnership  * Our partners at Andreessen Horowitz share why they've invested in Voldex