Roblox
User-generated multiplayer platform for immersive experiences
Associate Product Designer - Early Career
+ Equity compensation
Three days on-site per week required.
About the job
- Pursuing or possessing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Design, including UX/UI, Interaction, Motion, Graphics, Typography, Web, or Product Design, or a related field.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations.
- Apply learnings and best practices to design systems, prototyping tools, and accessibility across platform projects.
- Advocate for players and creators by solving user challenges and maintaining quality and consistency throughout the design process.
- Participate in a 21-month rotational program with hands-on experience across the platform and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product management.
About the company
Roblox provides a global virtual platform where people, especially under 18, can learn, work, play, and socialize by joining games and experiences created by a large community of developers. Using Roblox Studio, creators build immersive multiplayer experiences that run on the platform for others to explore and enjoy. The platform supports cross‑device access and social features, allowing players to interact, team up, and share content. Revenue comes from in‑platform purchases (such as virtual currency and items) and subscriptions, fueling a large ecosystem for both players and creators. What sets Roblox apart is its emphasis on user‑generated content and a scalable marketplace where millions of new games and experiences are continuously added by the community, rather than a single author-driven catalog. The company aims to connect people through shared, accessible digital experiences and to empower developers to build, monetize, and grow their communities on the platform.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RDC 2026 promised browser play, standalone apps, and offline modes this year.
- Roblox said creators earned $1.7 billion in the last twelve months.
- Analysts raised targets after September 2026 discovery changes signaled stronger 2027 growth.
What critics are saying
- Philippines NPC issued show-cause orders on September 22, 2026, over privacy registration failures.
- CICC threatened Philippine access restrictions after September 21, 2026, local-representative demands.
- Child-safety failures stay existential; one scandal or ban destroys trust and growth.
What makes Roblox unique
- Roblox turns users into creators; RDC 2026 expanded Build, Studio, and Wallet.
- Roblox Everywhere extends experiences to browsers, mobile, PCs, and consoles.
- Twenty years in, Roblox still combines social play, monetization, and UGC scale.
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Benefits
Benefits and Perks - The health and well-being of our employees and their families is our top priority. We offer robust and comprehensive programs with variety to best meet your needs.
Well-Being Benefits - With flexible time off and a bi-annual, company-wide spring/summer recharge, Roblox knows how to balance working hard with winding down.
Financial Benefits - Competitive compensation packages, 401(k) matching, and flexible share incentives that let you choose how to share in our success.
Health and Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, family planning resources, and 12 weeks off for all new parents.
Flexible Workplace - Our hybrid work schedule balances working onsite and working remotely. Enjoy daily lunch and an in-house fitness center when working from our San Mateo headquarters.
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 13%1 year growth
↑ 13%2 year growth
↑ 10%NPC issues Show Cause Orders to Meta, Roblox, Reddit, and Discord over privacy violations. Weekly Crypto roundup. Major digital platforms operating in the Philippines are now facing a two-front regulatory crackdown. On September 22, 2026, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) formally issued Show Cause Orders to Meta, Roblox, Reddit, and Discord, demanding that the tech giants account for non-compliance with local data privacy registration laws. The privacy regulator's enforcement action comes as cybercrime authorities simultaneously push to restrict or block platforms that fail to set up local offices within 24 hours. The sudden squeeze puts some of the country's most popular social networks and gaming platforms in immediate legal jeopardy. Table of contents. Privacy watchdog targets minor data safeguards. The NPC's Show Cause Orders specifically cite non-compliance with registration requirements under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and NPC Circular 16-03. Under Philippine law, entities that process personal data, particularly those serving vulnerable demographics like minors, must formally register their data processing systems with the state. The NPC's investigation will assess whether these platforms meet basic standards for transparency, lawful data processing, data subject rights, and technical security measures. (Read more: NPC Reasserts Role as Data Privacy Regulator in World/Tools For Humanity Dispute) "It is NPC's position that the safety, privacy, and overall well-being of our youth must always come first," the commission stated. "As learning and social interaction increasingly take place across both physical campuses and digital spaces, we are dedicated to protecting the privacy and data subject rights of our youth." The regulator warned that platforms failing to prove compliance face formal administrative sanctions and regulatory action. A dual crackdown driven by youth safety concerns. The NPC's privacy investigation runs directly alongside a law enforcement campaign led by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC). (Read More: CICC Gives Reddit, Discord 24 Hours to Set Up Philippine Offices or Face Potential Bans) The regulatory onslaught follows three separate school shooting incidents in the Philippines within a span of four months, most recently at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on September 18. Investigations into the incidents revealed that minors involved were active in unmonitored digital channels linked to radicalization, online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), and violent extremist content. While the CICC's 24-hour directive focuses on establishing physical representation to streamline criminal subpoenas and content takedowns, the NPC's action attacks the problem from a data protection angle. The privacy commission is probing how these platforms handle, track, and protect the personal information of young users who gather in these digital spaces. Expanding heat on global tech giants. The simultaneous actions by the NPC and CICC mark a shift in how the Philippine government handles foreign tech platforms operating without formal local presences. What else is happening in Crypto Philippines and beyond?
Tech giants and agencies announce key leadership changes. By Madison Russell September 22, 2026 Several major companies have announced new leadership appointments this week, signaling strategic shifts in key areas like advertising, financial planning, and public affairs. OpenAI has appointed Mark Bambury as Head of Ads for the EMEA region. Bambury will oversee the expansion of OpenAI's advertising business across 31 European markets, following the rollout of ChatGPT Ads and a beta self-serve Ads Manager for eligible advertisers. OpenAI expands EMEA Ads team with Roblox veteran. Bambury joins OpenAI from Roblox, where he served as Senior Director of Brand Partnerships, helping establish the company's advertising business. He previously held leadership roles at Google EMEA and Twitter/X. "ChatGPT is creating an entirely new way for businesses and people to discover one another, and the opportunity across EMEA is enormous," said Mark Bambury, Head of EMEA Ads at OpenAI. Pinterest has named Fintan Gillespie as its new UK and Ireland Managing Director. Gillespie will lead Pinterest's business in one of its most important international markets, working with advertisers like Levi's, Primark, and Samsung. Pinterest taps Snap executive for UK leadership role. Gillespie joins Pinterest from Snap, where he held senior advertising partnership roles. He also has experience at Google UK as an agency lead. Springboard Communications has appointed Aimée Millar as Client Director and Art O'Mahony as Client Manager. Millar, a former Special Adviser in the Department of An Taoiseach, will connect Springboard's local and regional government expertise to national policy. O'Mahony brings international public affairs experience, having worked on projects like the 2025 Australian federal election and a parliamentary inquiry into the 2026 Victorian bushfires. At Springboard, he'll focus on advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and political monitoring. Susie Horgan, Managing Director and Founder of Springboard Communications, commented, "The decisions that shape our clients' operating environment are rarely made in one place. They start in a council chamber, an internal party-political meeting, or a regulator's office and they finish in a Government department, an Oireachtas committee or the Dáil chamber. Very few advisers work the whole of that chain. With Aimée and Art, and with teams in Dublin and Cork, we do." Insight Private Clients has named Brian Delaney as Chief Investment Strategist. Delaney is a seasoned investment professional with over 25 years of experience advising institutional and private clients across global markets. Norman Barry, Managing Director of Insight Private Clients, said, "Brian's appointment reflects our commitment to building a best-in-class investment function that is grounded in strong governance, rigorous analysis and a clear focus on our clients' individual requirements." Delaney's career spans a diverse range of investment houses, including Aon in Ireland, where he spent over 17 years providing strategic oversight of €2.5 billion in active multi-asset solutions for Irish and UK clients. Commenting on his new role, Brian Delaney said, "I am honoured to take on the role of Chief Investment Strategist at Insight Private Clients. The firm has a strong reputation for disciplined financial planning and long-term thinking, and I look forward to deepening our investment research, strengthening our oversight processes and ensuring our portfolios remain resilient and relevant in a rapidly changing market environment."
NPC orders Meta, Roblox, Reddit, Discord to explain registration lapses. September 22, 2026 The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued show-cause orders against Meta, Roblox, Reddit, and Discord over their alleged failure to comply with registration requirements under Philippine data privacy regulations. The privacy regulator said the orders, issued on Tuesday, Sept. 22, were based on requirements under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and NPC Circular 16-03. The orders require the four digital platforms to explain their non-compliance and form part of a broader investigation into online services that process the personal information of users in the Philippines. The NPC said it would examine whether digital platforms comply with rules covering registration, transparency, lawful data processing, data subject rights, accountability, and organizational, physical, and technical security measures. The investigation places particular emphasis on platforms used by children and young people, whose personal information may be collected through social interaction, gaming, education, and other online activities. "It is NPC's position that the safety, privacy, and overall well-being of our youth must always come first. As learning and social interaction increasingly take place across both physical campuses and digital spaces, we are dedicated to protecting the privacy and data subject rights of our youth and promoting responsible data processing," the commission said. The NPC action came as Reddit and Discord separately faced a 24-hour deadline from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to designate a resident agent or local representative in the Philippines. In letters dated Sept. 21, the CICC said local representatives were needed to establish a clear channel for Philippine authorities seeking assistance from the platforms. The agency warned that failure to comply could result in restrictions on their operations or access in the country. The CICC issued the directive following the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, amid government concerns about violent extremist content and the exploitation of minors on digital platforms. "We are not asking platforms to police the internet for the government but to be reachable, accountable, and responsive when activities on their platforms put Filipino children and communities at risk. When an online threat spills over into the real world, there has to be clear channel for authorities to act," CICC spokesperson Renato Paraiso said. The NPC's show-cause orders and the CICC directive are separate actions. The privacy commission is examining compliance with data protection and registration rules, while the CICC is seeking local representatives to facilitate jurisdiction and coordination with law enforcement. The NPC warned that it would take regulatory action against companies found to have violated data protection laws and regulations. It did not specify the possible sanctions or disclose the deadline given to the four platforms to respond. "Protecting young people in the digital environment is a shared responsibility. Within its mandate, the NPC will continue to ensure that organizations processing personal data are held accountable and that the rights guaranteed to data subjects under Philippine data protection law are respected," it said. - Advertisement - Relevant stories. September 22, 2026 September 21, 2026 September 19, 2026 September 17, 2026 August 29, 2026 Latest. September 22, 2026 September 21, 2026 - Advertisement -
Kingdom of Gaming to bring Global Gaming Leaders, investors and developers to Riyadh. September 22, 2026 A new gaming industry event will bring major publishers, developers, investors and technology companies to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this December. The inaugural Kingdom of Gaming is expected to draw more than 20,000 attendees as organizers seek to create a new platform for investment, partnerships and industry development. The event will take place Dec. 1-3, 2026, at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center in Malham. Savvy Games Group, Ubisoft and Roblox join Kingdom of Gaming. Kingdom of Gaming organizers have named Savvy Games Group, Ubisoft and Roblox as the event's first Global Gaming Leaders, with additional participants expected to be announced before December. The three-day gathering is projected to include 500 studios and developers, 300 exhibitors and sponsors, and 200 investors. Participants will represent game development, publishing, technology, esports, investment and government. Founding Partners include Tuwaiq Academy, NEOM and Amazon Web Services. PUBG MOBILE, Unreal Engine, Tencent Cloud, Impact46 and Merak Capital are also among the organizations expected to participate. Amr Sager, Chief of Staff at Savvy Games Group, said: "Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a global hub for games, esports and a thriving industry ecosystem for long-term growth. Bringing industry leaders, investment and technology partners and the gaming community together here in Riyadh can help to encourage future collaborations and ongoing opportunities". More than 200 speakers planned across four stages. Kingdom of Gaming is scheduled to feature more than 200 speakers across four stages. Confirmed participants include Sir Ian Livingstone CBE, Co-Founder and General Partner at Hiro Capital; Julien Merceron, CTO at Bandai Namco Studios and Delphi Interactive; Saifi Ismail, President of Yalla Group and GM of RHQ; Riley Russell, Head of US Studio at Kojima Productions; and Omer Faruk Gungor, Studio Director at Motion Blur Game Studio. Sessions will address gaming investment, changes in industry ownership, artificial intelligence in game development, original intellectual property, talent development and the creation of gaming ecosystems. Programming will be distributed across areas including the Main Stage, Investor & Startup Stage and KoG Academy. Investment and game development take Center Stage. Beyond presentations and panel discussions, the event will include workshops, training programs, networking sessions, investor meetings and executive roundtables. The KoG Academy will focus specifically on skills and game development, connecting emerging creators with training and opportunities to present their work. Its programming will include Made in the Kingdom, supported by Unreal Engine, which will give creators an opportunity to develop and showcase projects within the wider event. PUBG MOBILE to showcase Saudi student creators. PUBG MOBILE will bring its World of Wonder creator ecosystem to Kingdom of Gaming. The company plans to showcase content created by Saudi students on the exhibition floor. Additional information about the program is expected closer to the event. The initiative builds on PUBG MOBILE's previous work with student creators in Saudi Arabia, with an emphasis on game creation and user-generated content. Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, said: "The gaming industry has evolved into one of the world's most creative and commercial sectors, but there are very few platforms that bring together every part of that ecosystem. Kingdom of Gaming has been built to connect the people making investment decisions, developing games, building technology and creating new business opportunities. Our ambition is simple: to make Riyadh a place where the global gaming industry comes together to do business." Event will combine industry conference with consumer festival. Kingdom of Gaming will combine its business-focused programming with a consumer festival for gaming fans. The format is designed to allow companies to meet investors, developers and technology providers while also engaging directly with players. Organizers say the event will connect international gaming expertise and capital with Saudi Arabia's expanding community of developers, creators and players. Kingdom of Gaming will also be co-located with Black Hat MEA, bringing the gaming and cybersecurity communities to the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center during the same three-day period. With major gaming companies, investors, technology providers and emerging creators expected to participate, the inaugural Kingdom of Gaming will serve as a meeting point for both the commercial and creative sides of the industry when it opens in Riyadh in December. Nicholas Sparks is an award-winning American writer whose bestselling novels have captivated readers for decades. Renowned for his emotional storytelling and timeless themes of love and hope, he remains one of the most influential authors in modern romance literature.
Sam Raimi turning popular horror survival video game into movie with Toy Story 4 director. September 17, 2026 Sam Raimi is set to bring a popular survival video game to the big screen. The Spider-Man director will be joined by another notable filmmaker for the project. 20th Century Studios has acquired the theatrical film rights to Roblox's massively popular video game 99 Nights in the Forest. Josh Cooley, best known for directing Toy Story 4 and Transformers One, is set to write the live-action adaptation of the game. Sam Raimi has also joined the project as a producer along with producing partner Rob Tapert (via The Hollywood Reporter). Cooley had previously co-written Pixar's Inside Out, for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay in 2016. Both Inside Out and his directorial debut Toy Story 4 won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Most recently, Cooley directed the 2024 animated sci-fi movie Transformers One, starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Meanwhile, Raimi has previously directed the iconic Evil Dead horror trilogy and the Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire. His credits also include Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Darkman, Send Help, Oz the Great and Powerful, and many more. How a Roblox horror hit landed a major studio movie deal. Details about Josh Cooley's take on Roblox's 99 Nights in the Forest remain under wraps. However, sources say that 20th Century Studios heard pitches from a slew of writers and ultimately settled on Cooley's idea. 99 Nights in the Forest is a survival game released in 2025 where players have to spend 99 nights in a haunted forest. They have to build camps and survive the vicious landscape while trying to rescue four lost children. Players must also fend off a violent deer and other hostile creatures. Despite being a relatively new game, 99 Nights quickly became Roblox's seventh-most-played game of all time. It currently has over 29 billion visits with a player rating of 90.6 percent. Namrata Ghosh is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer at Evolve Media, where she covers trending topics and everything related to celebrities and cinema. Her profound love for movies and anime motivates her to write captivating content for her readers. In her free time, you'll find Namrata hooked to the screen, binge-watching movies or reading novels. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature. Movie News