Data Engineering Manager
11 days ago
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.
Roblox Operating System (ROS) is our internal productivity platform that governs how Roblox operates as a company. Through an integrated suite of tools, ROS shapes how we make talent and personnel decisions, plan and organize work, discover knowledge, and scale efficiently.
We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to establish and lead a high-performing data engineering team for ROS in India. Collaborating with US-based ROS and Data Engineering teams, as well as the People Science & Analytics team, you will build scalable data pipelines, robust infrastructure, and impactful insights. Collaborating with the US ROS Engineering Manager, you will set high technical standards, champion leadership principles, and drive innovation while shaping the future of data engineering at Roblox.
You Will:
- Build and Lead: Attract, hire, mentor, and inspire a team with varied strengths of exceptional engineers. Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone thrives.
- Set the Bar: Establish and maintain a high standard for technical excellence & data quality. Ensure your team delivers reliable, scalable, and secure solutions that adhere to Roblox's engineering principles. Prepared to be hands-on and supporting the team as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with data scientists & analysts, product & engineering, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the overall engineering strategy for Roblox India. Find opportunities for innovation and growth, and prioritize projects that deliver the most value to our users.
- Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a culture of learning and continuous improvement within your team. Encourage experimentation, knowledge sharing, and adoption of new technologies.
You Have:
- Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and scaling data engineering teams, ideally in a high-growth environment.
- Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of data engineering principles, and best practices for data governance. Experience building scalable data pipelines (Airflow or similar orchestration frameworks). Proficiency in SQL and relational databases. Familiarity with data warehouse solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) and data streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, Spark). Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Roblox Alignment: Strong alignment with Roblox's leadership principles, including a focus on respect, safety, creativity, and community.
- Excellent Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build rapport with team members, stakeholders, and leaders across the organization.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to break down complex challenges and develop creative solutions.
- Passion for Roblox: A genuine excitement for our platform and the possibilities of the metaverse.
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.