Sawhorse Productions
Senior Roblox Developer
Los Angeles, California, United States · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$35k-$55kDetected 191 days ago
Backend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingGitBrand StrategyCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Sawhorse Productions is a Los Angeles based, Award winning full-service creative studio turning ideas into unforgettable experiences through captivating branded content, viral social moments, and groundbreaking interactive experiences.
- Work directly with Creative and Product teams: Translate creative vision and KPIs into interactive, engaging, and data-driven gameplay experiences.
Responsibilities
- Implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements to enhance user experience.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize features for performance, reliability, and scalability across multiple devices.
- Develop custom character controllers, AI behavior, and dynamic game mechanics using Object-Oriented Programming principles.
Requirements
- 6-10 years of experience on the Roblox platform, with at least 2+ years of programming in Luau.
- Expertise with Roblox API, object-oriented programming, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting, and performance optimization.
- Experience with Roblox's datastore, MemoryStoreService, and efficient data handling techniques.
- Effective communication skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience using Nevermore, Maids, Promises, Signals, and other community libraries.
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication is a plus.
Skills
- Strong understanding of backend services: Experience with Roblox's datastore, MemoryStoreService, and efficient data handling techniques.
- Effective communication
- Ability to explain technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Nice To Have's Familiarity with open-source tools: Experience using Nevermore, Maids, Promises, Signals, and other community libraries.
- Roblox plugin development: Experience creating custom Studio tools or plugins to streamline development workflows.
- Advanced mathematics & physics programming: A background in vector math, procedural animation, and physics-based interactions.
- Custom Avatar Rigging & Character Controllers: Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines.
- Interest in Web Development: Familiarity with front-end frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication is a plus.
- Collaborate with top-tier gaming and entertainment brands.
- This freelance position is hourly but general work hours are M - F 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST.
- Top performers will have the opportunities to move to full time if everyone is aligned.
- EEO Statement Sawhorse Productions is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Compensation
- $35k-$55k
Benefits
- Translate creative vision and KPIs into interactive, engaging, and data-driven gameplay experiences.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gaming projects with a team passionate about interactive entertainment.
- $35 - $55/hr (This is a Freelance position and hours may vary) Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
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