Director of Policy Programs

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.

As Director of Global Policy Programs, you will be a key member of a critical public policy function, helping to demonstrate Roblox’s value to policymakers, thought-leaders, NGOs, and other key stakeholders. Working with the Public Policy lead in each market, you will coordinate and build partnerships and policy programs that highlight Roblox’s platform to core policy audiences and collaborate directly with growing teams in-region on shared goals. Your programs will address some of the most complex and emerging global tech policy issues, from social to economic. This includes programs across a range of issue areas such as privacy, safety, digital civility, the developer economy and job creation, and more.

The ideal candidate will be a diligent, get-things-done professional who can function independently in a fast-moving environment, and rapidly earn credibility and trust with all levels of the organization. They will be someone who can collaborate effectively, is highly critical and thoughtful about the needs of a particular team member or region, and is happy to be scrappy when necessary. They are adept at understanding complex policy and reputational challenges, and thrive in a fluid environment.

Responsibilities:

• Advance Roblox public policy priorities globally with key audiences including policymakers, non-profits, and others
• Work with teams across the company to ensure that programs are improving external understanding around key policy issues and the company’s positive impact in core areas
• Coordinate programs cross-functionally with internal teams
• Develop, manage, and oversee programs in global markets
• Build and manage partnerships and relationships with external partners
• Organize external events
• Represent Roblox when necessary at events, conferences, and other meaningful gatherings
• Help set up and prepare executives for programs as necessary
• Collaborate excellently with internal and external partners, from Public Policy to Comms, Legal, Marketing, Product, and more
• Travel when required, including outside the US

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, focuses in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Marketing, ideal
• 10 plus years proven experience in policy, marketing, or the political space
• Knowledge of the global tech policy landscape, familiarly with metaverse policy
• Strong understanding of how to run economic research studies
• Experience with key policy issues such as online safety, or experience working with think tanks, academics, policy advocates/activists, trade associations, and other NGOs
• You treat everyone like a client, no matter how important they appear to be, and take a collaborative, team-centered, solutions-oriented approach to working (read: no drama!)
• Excellent project management, writing, and communication skills
• Language skills a plus

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 hourly rate could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Please note that not all benefits shown below are applicable to internship opportunities.

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.