Sawhorse Productions

Sawhorse Productions, founded in 2013 by Nic Hill, Blake Behnam, and Eben Kostbar, is a full-service content studio specializing in creating impactful multi-platform content and interactive experiences. With a diverse team of talented individuals, Sawh...

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Senior Roblox Developer

3 weeks, 6 days ago

United States

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Senior

Game Developer

Software Development

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Sawhorse Productions

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11-50

Founded 2011

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Description

Design, develop, and optimize high-quality Roblox gameplay experiences using clean, scalable Luau code.
Translate creative direction and product goals into interactive, engaging, data-driven gameplay features.
Lead feature development from concept through execution while maintaining best practices and quality standards.
Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to align technical execution with project objectives and branding requirements.
Collaborate with designers and engineers to implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements.
Work with QA and product managers to troubleshoot, debug, and improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
Develop custom game systems such as character controllers, AI behavior, and dynamic mechanics using object-oriented principles.
Ensure gameplay works consistently across PC, mobile, and console platforms.
Implement and optimize Roblox technologies such as StreamingEnabled, MemoryStoreService, and advanced data handling techniques.

Requirements

6-10 years of Roblox development experience, with at least 2+ years programming in Luau.
Advanced proficiency in Roblox Studio, the Roblox API, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting, and performance optimization.
Experience with Roblox datastore, MemoryStoreService, and efficient backend data handling techniques.
Comfortable using GitHub and Rojo in team-based version control and collaborative workflows.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment with strong time-management skills.
Familiarity with open-source Roblox tools and libraries such as Nevermore, Maids, Promises, and Signals is preferred.
Experience with game UX/UI design, including smooth and intuitive user flows, is preferred.
Experience creating Roblox plugins or Studio tools is preferred.
Background in vector math, procedural animation, physics-based interactions, custom avatar rigging, or character controllers is preferred.
Interest in web development, front-end frameworks, API integrations, or external server communication is a plus.

Benefits

Hourly rate of $35-$55/hr.
Flexible, remote-friendly freelance role with occasional in-office collaboration in Los Angeles.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gaming projects with a team focused on interactive entertainment.
Chance to collaborate with top-tier gaming and entertainment brands.
General work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
Top performers may have the opportunity to move into a full-time role if there is mutual alignment.

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