Technical Lead, Partner Innovation Studio

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

About Roblox’s Partner Innovation Studio

At Roblox’s Partner Innovation Studio, we’re at the forefront of immersive storytelling, working with top global brands to create experiences that drive engagement and set standards for audience connection. Our team blends creativity, innovative technology, and insight to craft progressive experiences across Roblox and beyond.

The Role

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.

You Will:

• 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.

You Have:

• 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.

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.

Annual Salary Range$224,100—$283,100 USD

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

You’ll Love:

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A rewarding 401k program
• Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
• Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
• Roblox Admin badge for your avatar

• At Roblox HQ:

  • 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

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.