Localization Program Manager

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. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Localization Program Manager to lead end-to-end localization efforts for our products. In this role, you will work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and international teams to deliver world-class localized experiences to our global users. You will manage cross-functional workflows, and ensure quality, timeliness, and cultural relevance in every market we serve. You will: Own the i18n and l10n process of features for your group(s) from 0 to 1 by partnering with stakeholders across the organization (Product, Engineering, Design, International and our Community). Be the voice of international users across the company Partner with product management, engineering, and design teams to integrate localization requirements early in the development cycle. Develop and execute localization strategies aligned with product roadmaps and overall business goals. This involves defining localization requirements, scope, and timelines for each product or feature. Guide stakeholders across Roblox to ensure localization best practices are followed and drive efficient execution Identify and refine technical and process issues that affect localized product relevancy, quality, and functionality Partner with International/localization team to ensure the right resources are in place and all deliveries are completed at the expected standards Experience working with localization and product teams to understand potential issues and finding solutions for high-quality multilingual content production You have: A Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Localization, International Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of experience in localization or program management, ideally in the tech or SaaS industry. Strong understanding of localization tools, CAT systems, and translation management platforms Proven experience localizing products for multiple languages and markets. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones Knowledge of internationalization standards Highly organized and strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize and make decisions with bias towards action, preferably in a high growth environment. Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions. Fluency in English required; additional languages are 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 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 as described on this page . Annual Salary Range $167,070 — $206,580 USD Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all em