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full-timeSenior Technical Program Manager, Engine
Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States
Roblox operates a global platform for 3D immersive digital experiences, providing the tools and infrastructure that enable a community of creators to build and share interactive content. As a Senior Technical Program Manager for the Engine team, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs related to the core game engine, graphics systems, and avatar mechanics. Your daily responsibilities will involve collaborating with engineering and product leads to define project scopes, establish execution milestones, and ensure cross-functional alignment. You will identify strategic gaps, manage project risks, and drive the adoption of new technologies while facilitating communication across technical teams. The role requires a candidate who can translate high-level product visions into actionable execution plans, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and implement systems that improve long-term engineering efficiency. This position is well-suited for an experienced technical leader with a background in software or systems engineering who possesses the ability to bridge the gap between technical implementation and organizational strategy.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
About the Role Senior Technical Program Manager for Roblox Engine, driving engineering efforts, building cross‑functional technical programs for game engine, graphics, and avatar mechanics. Responsibilities Manage Engine programs end‑to‑end with cross‑functional teams; build alignment between program objectives and company vision; define workflows, scopes, milestones, and execution plans; identify gaps in strategy and execution and develop improvement plans; enable engineering teams to stay focused and manage project phases; maintain effective cross‑functional communication; drive build, release, expansion, and adoption of technologies; build task force to automate manual efforts; communicate program health, risks, and timelines to stakeholders. Requirements Track record as a technical leader with domain expertise in software engineering or system engineering; experience working on multiple tech stacks; ability to establish relationships across multi‑disciplinary teams; skill in identifying critical technical problems and opportunities; data‑driven strategic thinking; experience delivering end‑to‑end technical programs meeting quality and performance requirements; ability to turn solutions into systems benefiting larger communities; ability to work in fast‑paced environment with competing resources; knowledge of user needs, scoping, planning, execution and delivery; outstanding communication skills for engineering and program‑leadership audiences; self‑starter attitude with high degree of independence; flexibility around process.
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| Role | Senior Technical Program Manager, Engine |
|---|---|
| Company | Roblox |
| Location | San Mateo, CA, United States |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-22 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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