Freelance Roblox Programmer

Responsibilities

  • Involve in all areas of game programming such as game logic, user interface, AI/NPC behavior, and backend services using Roblox’s DataStore and remote events/functions.
  • Write robust, performant Luau code that can scale to a large concurrent player base.
  • Work as part of a team, with room to take ownership on individual features or systems.
  • Support and contribute new ideas to game design and mechanics.
  • Translate game design objectives into working gameplay mechanics and systems.
  • Create design/technical documents to clarify coding requirements for review by team leads.
  • Build initial prototypes to demonstrate gameplay ideas and features quickly.
  • Debug and resolve issues found by QA or other team members.
  • Maintain and update technical documentation for tools and systems built.
  • Stay current with Roblox platform updates, Luau best practices, and new engine features (e.g. new services, DataStore updates, performance tooling).
  • Optimize gameplay code and server/client performance (network usage, script performance, memory) in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Perform iterative testing and debugging throughout development.
  • Refine code based on feedback from the team lead.
  • Research new techniques, plugins, or systems that could improve the game experience.
  • Support the game through various builds/updates until and after release, including live-ops support.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience creating games (personal, freelance, or professional).
  • At least 6 months of hands-on experience with Roblox Studio and Luau (Lua).
  • A gamer; your passion for videogames is what drove you to the industry.
  • Self-motivated, fast learner, and comfortable working in a team.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented and event-driven programming concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Takes initiative to solve problems and communicates clearly.
  • Open to exploring a wide variety of ideas to improve player experience.
  • Understanding of client-server architecture in Roblox (FilterEnabled, RemoteEvents/Functions, security implications of exploits).

Pluses

  • Previous professional experience in game development (Roblox or otherwise).
  • Published Roblox experiences with meaningful player counts, please share the game link and explain your role in it.
  • Experience with Roblox monetization systems (Gamepasses, Developer Products, UGC).
  • Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git, or Roblox’s built-in versioning/Rojo workflow).

What You Get As A Regular Crew

In addition to competitive remuneration and extensive benefits, we offer:

  • Standard Package: Competitive rewards, a religious holiday allowance (THR), and insurance coverage (BPJS Tenaga Kerja, BPJS Kesehatan, private insurance*).
  • Device and Software: Capable devices and relevant software licenses to support our high-performance team.
  • State-of-the-Art Office Space: Our office is designed for collaboration among crews, featuring facilities like a gym and tatami room, as well as additional perks such as complimentary lunch and coffee and shuttle services to make commuting more convenient.
  • Work Hour Flexibility: Our hybrid system provides a flexible approach to work, allowing for a combination of WFO and WFH work schedules. We also offer semi-flexible working hours and replacement hours to accommodate individual needs and unexpected situations.
  • Paid Overtime: We do not condone nor encourage overtime, but we offer fair hourly compensation should overtime is needed.
  • Annual & Special Paid Leave: In addition to the regular paid leave, we provide paid leave for special occasions (paid sick leave, menstrual leave, marriage leave, maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave, etc.).
  • Learning and Development: Mentoring by experts in the game industry or respective fields; premium access to learning materials, regular knowledge-sharing sessions, and a tailored personal development plan.
  • Career Growth Transparency: Our culture provides room for crews to grow indefinitely based on continuous feedback and recognition, with fair promotions, raises, and role transitions to help our crews reach their full potential.
  • Job Security: High-performing crews may get on a fast track to a permanent employment contract (PKWTT).
  • Well-being Programs: Regular well-being check-ups, internal team-building activities, and company-wide events to maintain crews’ mental health and reduce burn-out risks.

*Limited benefit for grade 5+ non-trainee

What you get while working with us…

In addition to competitive remuneration and extensive benefits, we offer:

  • Standard Package:
    Competitive rewards include an annual religious holiday allowance (THR) that is given if the crew’s contract is still active and extends through the religious holiday. Additionally, comprehensive insurance coverage (BPJS Tenaga Kerja, BPJS Kesehatan) is provided.
  • Device and Software:
    Capable devices and relevant software licenses to support our high-performance team. Please note that this benefit is provided on a case-by-case basis and will be determined based on your role within the company and the requirements of your position.
  • State-of-the-Art Office Space:
    Our office is designed for collaboration among crews, and features facilities such as a gym and tatami room. Additionally, we provide additional perks such as complimentary lunch and coffee, as well as shuttle services to make commuting more convenient.
  • Work Hour Flexibility:
    Our hybrid system offers a flexible approach to work, allowing for a combination of WFO and WFH work schedules. We also provide semi-flexible working hours and replacement hours to accommodate individual needs and unexpected situations.
  • Paid Overtime:
    While we do not condone nor encourage overtime, we offer fair hourly compensation should overtime be necessary.
  • Collective Leave:
    We understand the importance of time off. That’s why we have implemented collective leave, which follows a synchronized time-off period for all employees based on Indonesian government policy.

In addition to competitive remuneration and extensive benefits, we offer:

  • Standard Package:
    Competitive rewards, a religious holiday allowance (THR), and insurance coverage (BPJS Tenaga Kerja, BPJS Kesehatan, private insurance*).
  • Device and Software:
    Capable devices and relevant software licenses to support our high-performance team.
  • State-of-the-Art Office Space:
    Our office is designed for collaboration among crews, featuring facilities like a gym and tatami room, as well as additional perks such as complimentary lunch and coffee and shuttle services to make commuting more convenient.
  • Work Hour Flexibility:
    Our hybrid system provides a flexible approach to work, allowing for a combination of WFO and WFH work schedules. We also offer semi-flexible working hours and replacement hours to accommodate individual needs and unexpected situations.
  • Paid Overtime:
    We do not condone nor encourage overtime, but we offer fair hourly compensation should overtime is needed.
  • Annual, Special Paid Leave, and Claimable:
    In addition to the regular paid leave, we provide paid leave for special occasions (paid sick leave, menstrual leave, marriage leave, maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave, etc). Every February, crews can also cash out their unused annual leave from the previous year.
  • Learning and Development:
    Mentoring by experts in the game industry or respective fields; premium access to learning materials, regular knowledge-sharing sessions, and a tailored personal development plan.
  • Career Growth Transparency:
    Our culture provides room for crews to grow indefinitely based on continuous feedback and recognition, with fair promotions, raises, and role transitions to help our crews reach their full potential.
  • Job Security:
    High-performing crews may get on a fast track to a permanent employment contract (PKWTT).
  • Well-being Programs:
    Regular well-being check-ups, internal team-building activities, and company-wide events to maintain crews’ mental health and reduce burn-out risks.

*Limited benefit for grade 5+ non-trainee

How to Apply

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