Sawhorse Productions

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Sawhorse Productions's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.