2K
Senior Engineering Manager, Ads & Brand Experiences (Full Stack)
2K, San Mateo, California, United States, 94403
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.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience 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 we are looking for talented individuals to help us achieve this goal. A career at Roblox means 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. We’re seeking a Senior Engineering Manager with 12+ years of experience to lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team focused on building the future of immersive advertising, brand presence, and commerce. This is a unique opportunity to shape Roblox’s next major revenue stream and set new standards for advertising and branded experiences in the metaverse. You Will:
Drive the technical vision, architecture, and delivery of immersive ads, brand integrations, and commerce systems within the Roblox platform. Lead and mentor a talented team of engineers (frontend, backend, and full stack), fostering a high-performance and inclusive engineering culture. Build systems that power ad campaign creation, immersive brand experiences, and publisher monetization—scaling to millions of users and billions of transactions. Collaborate closely with product, design, data, and other engineering teams to deliver high-impact, user-facing features. Partner with internal stakeholders and top global brands to develop innovative solutions that enhance user engagement and drive business value. Recruit and grow top-tier engineering talent; establish technical best practices, quality standards, and long-term team health. Ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity across all systems—prioritizing security, scale, and seamless user experience. Act as a cross-functional leader, translating business goals into technical execution across multiple workstreams and teams. You Have:
12+ years
of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams. Proven track record building scalable systems and full-stack applications using technologies like React, TypeScript, Go, Java, C#, C++, or similar. Strong foundation in API design, microservices, and containerized architectures. Experience with Ads systems, Brand platforms, or Commerce tools is highly preferred. Deep technical acumen with the ability to lead architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical deep-dives. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). A passion for building user-first, data-informed, community-respecting products. Experience navigating ambiguity and evolving product requirements in fast-paced environments. You Are:
A strategic thinker who can define vision and solve technical blockers. Passionate about immersive ad tech and digital brand engagement evolution. Motivated by impact—excited to build foundational systems in a high-growth space. A collaborative, empathetic leader who builds trust and inspires excellence. Curious and future-oriented, staying ahead of trends and bringing innovative solutions. For roles based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below, depending on factors such as professional background, experience, location, and market demand. Actual salary may vary. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and benefits as detailed on
this page . Annual Salary Range $289,460 — $338,270 USD Roles based at our San Mateo, CA headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We also provide reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience 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 we are looking for talented individuals to help us achieve this goal. A career at Roblox means 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. We’re seeking a Senior Engineering Manager with 12+ years of experience to lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team focused on building the future of immersive advertising, brand presence, and commerce. This is a unique opportunity to shape Roblox’s next major revenue stream and set new standards for advertising and branded experiences in the metaverse. You Will:
Drive the technical vision, architecture, and delivery of immersive ads, brand integrations, and commerce systems within the Roblox platform. Lead and mentor a talented team of engineers (frontend, backend, and full stack), fostering a high-performance and inclusive engineering culture. Build systems that power ad campaign creation, immersive brand experiences, and publisher monetization—scaling to millions of users and billions of transactions. Collaborate closely with product, design, data, and other engineering teams to deliver high-impact, user-facing features. Partner with internal stakeholders and top global brands to develop innovative solutions that enhance user engagement and drive business value. Recruit and grow top-tier engineering talent; establish technical best practices, quality standards, and long-term team health. Ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity across all systems—prioritizing security, scale, and seamless user experience. Act as a cross-functional leader, translating business goals into technical execution across multiple workstreams and teams. You Have:
12+ years
of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams. Proven track record building scalable systems and full-stack applications using technologies like React, TypeScript, Go, Java, C#, C++, or similar. Strong foundation in API design, microservices, and containerized architectures. Experience with Ads systems, Brand platforms, or Commerce tools is highly preferred. Deep technical acumen with the ability to lead architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical deep-dives. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). A passion for building user-first, data-informed, community-respecting products. Experience navigating ambiguity and evolving product requirements in fast-paced environments. You Are:
A strategic thinker who can define vision and solve technical blockers. Passionate about immersive ad tech and digital brand engagement evolution. Motivated by impact—excited to build foundational systems in a high-growth space. A collaborative, empathetic leader who builds trust and inspires excellence. Curious and future-oriented, staying ahead of trends and bringing innovative solutions. For roles based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below, depending on factors such as professional background, experience, location, and market demand. Actual salary may vary. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and benefits as detailed on
this page . Annual Salary Range $289,460 — $338,270 USD Roles based at our San Mateo, CA headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We also provide reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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