Roblox Developer

Sawhorse Productions

. Design, develop, and optimize high-quality Roblox experiences using clean, efficient, and scalable Luau code .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $45 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-quality Roblox experiences using Luau, with a strong focus on gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and performance optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage development cycles from concept to execution while adhering to Roblox standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Roblox Development ExperienceLuau ProgrammingRoblox Studio ProficiencyObject-Oriented ProgrammingRoblox DataStores Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Luau ProgrammingObject-Oriented ProgrammingCFrame ManipulationUI/UX ScriptingPerformance OptimizationRoblox DataStoresMemoryStoreServiceGameplay OptimizationRoblox APICustom Character Controllers

Soft Skills

Time ManagementClear CommunicationIndependent WorkCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Roblox StudioGitHubRojoStreamingEnabledAdvanced Data Handling Techniques

Industry Keywords

Roblox ExperiencesGameplay MechanicsInteractive ElementsGame UX DesignProcedural Animation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and optimize high-quality Roblox experiences using clean, efficient, and scalable Luau code
Partner with Creative and Product teams to translate creative vision and KPIs into engaging, data-driven gameplay
Own development cycles from concept to execution while following Roblox development standards
Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to align technical gameplay execution with project objectives and brand requirements
Collaborate with designers and engineers to implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements
Build custom character controllers, AI behavior, and dynamic game mechanics using object-oriented programming
Work with QA and product managers to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize features for performance, reliability, and scalability
Optimize gameplay across PC, mobile, and console while maintaining graphical and interactive consistency
Implement Roblox technologies including StreamingEnabled, MemoryStoreService, and advanced data handling techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 to 10 years of development experience on the Roblox platform
4+ years of programming in Luau
Advanced proficiency in Roblox Studio and the Roblox API
Experience with object-oriented programming, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting, and performance optimization
Strong working knowledge of Roblox DataStores, MemoryStoreService, and efficient data handling techniques
Proficiency with GitHub and Rojo in team-based, collaborative coding workflows
Proven ability to ship experiences performing consistently across PC, mobile, and console
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to developers and non-technical stakeholders
Strong time management skills and ability to work independently and within a remote, fast-paced team
Nice to have: experience with Nevermore, Maids, Promises, and Signals
Nice to have: game UX design experience on Roblox
Nice to have: Roblox Studio plugin development
Nice to have: background in vector math, procedural animation, and physics-based interactions
Nice to have: custom avatar rigging and character animation pipeline experience
Nice to have: familiarity with front-end web frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly freelance compensation of $30 to $45 per hour depending on experience
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities