General Manager, India at Roblox

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Complex Operations Management, Regulatory Navigation, Gaming Experience, Technical Fluency, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Relationship Building, Public Trust, Safety and Integrity, Growth Strategy, Content Localization, Team Collaboration, Industry Knowledge

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 is seeking a strategic, execution-oriented General Manager to lead our India business. As GM of India, you’ll be the accountable leader, our senior representative externally (across government, media, and partners) and the internal orchestrator across product, policy, and operations. You’ll drive Roblox’s regional strategy and execution, shaping how we grow, stay compliant, and build trust with users and stakeholders while managing tradeoffs. You Have A track record of running complex, multi-country operations across the Indian technology landscape. Expertise operating in a global, matrixed organization. Proven success navigating India’s highly regulated or politically complex digital environment. Gaming and or UGC platform experience (a strong asset). Technical fluency and or background (preferred). You Will Set ambitious regional goals and a clear strategy; lead day-to-day execution with local teams and partners. Act as India’s advocate within Roblox, ensuring regional needs (especially related to mobile performance, affordability, and content localization) and inform global priorities. Serve as the primary bridge between the local office and HQ across regulatory, product, safety, and operational topics. Establish the local office as an “early warning system” for regulatory, cultural, and market signals. Partner closely with Legal, Policy, and Trust & Safety teams to anticipate and navigate evolving regulatory obligations Establish strategic relationships with MeitY, industry associations (e.g., IAMAI, FICCI), ratings agencies, and media to reduce risk and ensure business continuity. Serve as a regional spokesperson on safety and integrity, strengthening public trust and resilience. Partner with HQ teams to craft and evangelize civility and edu initiatives via local program execution. Define and execute the regional growth plan to maximize user growth, bookings, and the health of the local creator ecosystem. Build on-the-ground presence to expand brand awareness and support creators—prioritizing key genre verticals. Build and deepen relationships with strategic partners across the region (e.g., telecoms, payment providers, leading content houses, and device manufacturers). Partner with HQ product and core functions to shape integrated roadmaps for Growth and Compliance. You Are A seasoned executive with a track record of running complex, multi-country operations across a major international region. An expert at operating in a global, matrixed organization, providing dotted-line leadership while country leads report solid-line into global functions. Willing to spend 6-12 months at HQ (San Mateo, CA) in your first year to build deep alignment and strong cross-functional foundations before transitioning to a long-term base in Delhi. While frequent travel could be considered, a continuous block of time at HQ is strongly preferred to set up for long-term success in the region. Exceptional in communication skills, with proven ability to act as a spokesperson and provide regional legitimacy with governments and partners. Experienced in steering business and regulatory strategy across India’s digital and gaming sectors, including intermediary rules, online safety, and data protection, with a track record of productive engagement with government and industry leaders. Fluent in English (required). Proficient in Hindi and/or other major regional languages (e.g., Telugu, Tamil, Marathi) required to manage complex regulatory and cultural environments across major markets. 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 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 to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.

Responsibilities

As General Manager of India, you will lead the regional strategy and execution for Roblox, ensuring compliance and building trust with users and stakeholders. You will act as the primary bridge between the local office and HQ, managing regulatory, product, safety, and operational topics.