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SeniorFull-timeRustAWSGit
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Roblox Developer Relations is hiring a Developer Engagement Manager to lead recruitment and activation of Studios, indie developers, and high-potential creators. This role will own strategy, execution, and outcomes for onboarding new groups to Roblox, with a focus on novel, studio-scale content.
Key Responsibilities
- →Own Jumpstart developer recruitment strategy and execution, including identifying, engaging, and onboarding new off-platform studios and high-potential indie developers.
- →Build and maintain relationships with external developers, studios, and ecosystem partners, acting as a trusted partner throughout their onboarding and development journey.
- →Design and execute global developer engagement programs and events (in-person and virtual) to inspire adoption and accelerate novel content creation.
- →Represent Roblox at industry events, conferences, and community meetups, driving awareness and positioning Roblox as a viable platform for studio-scale development.
- →Collaborate cross-functionally with DevRel, Business Development, Creator, Marketing, Product, and International teams to align onboarding efforts with platform capabilities and roadmap priorities.
- →Track and report on developer recruitment and activation outcomes, including pipeline health, conversion, and content launch milestones.
- →Provide structured feedback to internal teams on developer needs, tooling gaps, and friction points to inform platform and program improvements.
- →Develop scalable onboarding frameworks, playbooks, and content to support developers transitioning from other engines or platforms.
Requirements
- ✓8+ years of experience in developer relations, game development, platform partnerships, community leadership, or technical ecosystem roles.
- ✓Strong understanding of game development workflows, engines, and studio pipelines (Unity, Unreal, Roblox Studio, or similar).
- ✓Experience working with indie developers, studios, or technical communities, including recruiting, partnerships, or ecosystem growth.
- ✓Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage developers, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- ✓Strategic mindset with execution bias—comfortable defining strategy and delivering measurable outcomes.
- ✓Experience running developer programs, events, or technical communities at scale.
- ✓Ability to operate globally, including travel for events and studio engagements.
- ✓Cross-functional collaboration experience, working with product, marketing, and technical teams.
- ✓Passion for empowering creators and developers, with a strong belief in community-driven platform growth.
