Senior Engineering Manager, Avatar Movement
Company: Roblox
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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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 an Senior Engineering Manager for Avatar Movement
you'll work in our Game Engine group to bring avatars to life
through natural movement that reacts to the environment and
integrates with Roblox's unique physics engine. You will lead the
team that reimagines what animation means on Roblox from the ground
up.You are:Innovative: You are up-to-date with the state of art in
game animation and you are eager to prioritize high-impact projects
that leapfrog state-of-the-art while delivering incremental value
to our community. You have a track record of finding creative
solutions to difficult problems in the gaming, entertainment, or
content creation industry.Experienced: 10+ years of management
experience, solid background in growing engineers and managers, and
a track record of hiring exceptional engineers. You have a BS in
Computer Science (or a related field). You know C++ and modern
software development principles, tools, and practices.Domain
Expert: You are a domain expert in either animation or behavior
systems (both are highly appreciated). A background in Robotics
and/or Machine Learning is a big plus.Collaborative: You foster a
collaborative environment and lean heavily into teamwork to define
the vision and bring innovation to our community. You give
engineers and teams autonomy while addressing conflicts and keeping
them aligned with group goals.Frameworks and Process Driven: You
know how to build consistent success using frameworks / processes
to help teams become efficient and successful. You have experience
successfully leading long-lasting change toward achieving long-term
vision.You Will:Lead and grow the Avatar Movement team, inspiring
them to build industry-leading innovation that affect millions of
people.Effectively evaluate challenges and makes tough decisions
regarding technology and business that align with Roblox
Values.Drive teams to work from first principles to find the best
solution, and avoid getting pigeonholed by constraints.Work with
leadership and product to set vision and strategy.Mentor senior
engineers and managers to grow the scope and impact of your team
over time.Collaborate with a wide range of teams (both inside and
outside our Engine organization) to solve hard problems with
company-wide impact.Work closely with engineering leadership across
Roblox to live out our company values and vision.What you'll need
to succeed at Roblox:10+ years of management experience leading
managers and multiple teamsDomain expertise in character animation
(realtime in-engine preferably) or behavior systems (Game-AI)Strong
people management skillsDeep technical expertiseInnovative mindset
-- invent the future, not tweak results from the pastStrategy and
frameworks thinkingFor roles that are based at our headquarters in
San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown
below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of
job-related factors such as professional background, training, work
experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore,
in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this
expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be
modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible
for equity compensation and for benefits.Annual Salary
Range$331,640-$383,910 USDYou'll Love: Industry-leading
compensation packageExcellent medical, dental, and vision coverageA
rewarding 401k programFlexible vacation policyRoflex - Flexible and
supportive work policy Roblox Admin badge for your avatarAt Roblox
HQ: Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully
stocked kitchens with unlimited snacksOnsite fitness center and
fitness program creditAnnual CalTrain Go PassRoblox 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. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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