Technical Lead, Roblox
Partner Innovation Studio
$224.1-283.1k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
Online gaming & entertainment platform
Open for applications
Online gaming & entertainment platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$224.1-283.1k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help connect and bring together people from around the world through play.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in technical leadership, software engineering, or a related role in gaming, digital media, or interactive experiences
- Proven track record of leading technical teams in the development of large-scale products or interactive experiences, with a focus on delivering high-performance, high-quality products
- Expertise in platform optimization, technical architecture, and immersive technology, ideally with Roblox Studio and Lua scripting experience
- Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex technical and partner relationships across multiple projects
- Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, technical roadmaps, and experience prioritizing technical features for optimized outcomes
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in bringing to bear performance data and audience insights to inform decisions
- A passion for immersive storytelling, innovation, and pioneering new technical frontiers in interactive media
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an experienced Technical Lead to supervise the strategy, architecture, and execution of interactive experiences on Roblox. This role requires an outstanding blend of technical expertise and leadership, making it critical to the delivery of high-quality, performant, and innovative experiences
- As the Technical Lead, you’ll work closely with creative teams, engineering, and brand partners, ensuring that projects meet both the technical standards of the platform and the creative aspirations of our partners
- Develop and implement the vision and architecture for experiences, aligning with Roblox’s standards and Partner Innovation Studio’s creative goals
- Ensure experiences are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability on Roblox, focusing on platform-specific features that improve engagement and immersion
- Lead external and internal developers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to drive a high standard of technical execution
- Partner with creative, product, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical feasibility, timelines, and requirements
- Collaborate with product managers to develop a prioritized technical roadmap that balances feature development with platform optimization
- Be the go-to person for internal and external customers, ensuring clear communication of technical requirements, risks, and solutions
- Define and manage technical resources and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with project goals
- Lead QA efforts and technical reviews, establishing best practices to ensure a smooth and stable user experience on all devices
- Proactively identify potential technical risks and implement strategies to address challenges, ensuring seamless project delivery
- Advocate for technical innovation and process improvements, using feedback and performance metrics to refine development approaches and optimize future projects
Our take
While online gaming is no longer a revolutionary concept, Roblox has established itself as a leader in the industry by creating a gaming toolbox that encourages quality game creation, which it pays developers for.
In addition to standard games, the platform offers virtual worlds and other experiences to explore and interact with. Its platform provides an online ecosystem for millions to create, socialize, chat, and explore immersive experiences with friends. In fact, in the US its used by two-thirds of children aged 9 to 12.
The experiences on the platform are made by Roblox's over three million creators, and are available on a range of devices from PC to Xbox to Oculus, and more. The company has grown at an impressive rate, and has been keen to adopt new developments in the tech world, for example with its real-time AI translation for players to interact outside their native tongue.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2021
$520m
SERIES H
Feb 2020
$150m
SERIES G
Total funding: $922.8m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k
- Flexible vacation policy
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
David Baszucki
(CEO)Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford before founding Knowledge Revolution in 1990, where they spent 9 years as CEO. They worked as VP of MSC.Software for 2 years, and started Roblox in 2005.
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