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Principal Technical Program Manager, Creator

Roblox

San Mateo, CA
Full Time
Senior
272k-272k
18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Technical Program Manager, Creator at Roblox is responsible for driving engineering efforts to build and ship technical solutions that enhance creator experiences. The role involves managing cross-functional technical programs related to technology build, rollout, expansion, adoption, and communication. This position offers an opportunity to be an early team member and help define the role of a TPM within the organization, contributing to the company's mission to connect a billion people through innovative digital experiences and fostering a safer, more civil shared environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Creator programs end-to-end with cross functional teams, build strong alignment between program objectives and company's long-term vision
  • Work with Engineering and Product Management leads to define workflows, scopes of work, milestones, and plans of execution in standard documents
  • Contribute to holistic program direction by identifying gaps in strategy, definition, and execution of projects, and develop plans for improvements
  • Enable engineering teams to stay focused on priorities and reliably manage all project phases
  • Establish and maintain effective cross functional communication and collaboration
  • Drive the build, release, expansion, and adoption of technologies, and build the task force to automate manual efforts
  • Constantly communicate the health of programs/projects, risks, and implications to timelines with technical and product leads, and stakeholders

Requirements

  • A technical leader with domain expertise in software engineering or system engineering
  • Experience working on multiple tech stacks
  • Experienced with establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary and multi-region teams
  • Experienced with identifying critical technical problems and opportunities
  • Data driven strategic thinker capable of conveying ideas into solid planning and execution
  • Experienced with delivering end-to-end technical programs while meeting quality and performance requirements
  • Able to turn specific solutions into systems that benefit larger communities in the long run
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing resources and priorities
  • Knowledgeable about user needs, scoping, planning, execution, and delivery
  • Outstanding communicator, both technical and program-wise
  • A self-starter with high self-direction and independent drive
  • Flexible around process, using it as a tool when appropriate

Nice to Have

  • Experience working on multiple tech stacks
  • Experience working across multi-disciplinary and multi-region teams
  • Ability to identify critical technical problems and opportunities

Qualifications

  • Experience in software engineering or system engineering
  • Proven track record of delivering technical programs
  • Strong communication skills in both technical and program contexts

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual salary range of $271,910—$323,850 USD
  • Eligibility for equity compensation and benefits
  • In-office work at San Mateo, CA on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office days on Monday and Friday

Working at Roblox

Roblox values diversity and equal employment opportunities, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates during the interview process. The company aims to build a community that fosters innovation, safety, and civility, connecting people worldwide through immersive digital experiences.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Job CategoryProgram Management
Salary272k-272k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Roblox

Website

roblox.com

Location

San Mateo, CA

Industry

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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