Software Engineer - Driving Empire

About Voldex

Voldex is a premier gaming studio specializing in Roblox, one of the most vibrant ecosystems in gaming. Founded in 2015, we have grown to a global remote team of over 95 members. Our portfolio includes popular Roblox titles such as Brookhaven, Driving Empire, and NFL Universe Football, collectively engaging over 160 million monthly active users.

Role Overview

Driving Empire is a dynamic Roblox game featuring cars, customization, competition, and evolving gameplay, attracting millions of players. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of this live game, delivering immersive player experiences. This role involves cross-disciplinary collaboration and direct deployment of your work to an enthusiastic community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and release engaging features enjoyed by millions daily.
• Manage gameplay feature lifecycle from coding to launch and refinement.
• Translate product requirements into actionable technical tasks and provide accurate estimates.
• Author clean, efficient, and maintainable Roblox Lua code adhering to team standards.
• Architect scalable, performant, and maintainable systems.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and producers to create top-notch gameplay.
• Monitor live features for performance, proactively troubleshoot issues.
• Enhance codebase quality, improve development workflows, and increase system reliability.
• Participate actively in peer code reviews and help evolve engineering practices.
• Conduct playtesting and continuously improve user experience, responsiveness, and polish.

Candidate Profile

• 1 to 3+ years experience in Roblox or related game development environments.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of delivering production-ready features or games.
• Strong ownership, effective communication, and team collaboration abilities.
• Capable of independently handling feature development with moderate supervision.
• Proficient with version control systems and collaborative development processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience deploying games or features on Roblox or similar platforms.
• Participation in game jams or modding projects.
• Familiarity with live game services, including analytics, economy balancing, and tuning.
• Knowledge of performance optimization in multiplayer or real-time systems.

Technology Stack

• Roblox Lua scripting
• Backend services including AWS and Golang
• Analytics platforms such as Snowflake and Tableau
• Collaboration tools including GitHub and Discord

Benefits

• Competitive salary complemented by profit sharing and stock options.
• Retirement plan contributions applicable in Canada, UK, and USA.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; additional coverage varies by country.
• Flexible paid time off consisting of vacation and federal/bank holidays.
• Remote-first work culture supporting work from anywhere.
• Company events, including in-person meetups, virtual games, and Robux allowances.
• Professional development reimbursements for training and education costs.
• Opportunity to impact millions of daily players in a collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status.