Sr/Principal Product Manager, Marketplace Discovery and Recommendations
About The Position
Roblox is seeking a Senior/Principal Product Manager to own the Marketplace’s first impression, storefront, and content personalization. Marketplace is a significant part of Roblox’s economy, supporting avatar shopping and a community of creators and developers ranging from individuals and small businesses to major brands. The role is responsible for designing a Marketplace homepage that supports multiple content types, its user experience, and the recommendation engine behind it. The Product Manager will own Marketplace personalization, apply current machine-learning techniques, balance monetization with retention, and anticipate users’ needs throughout their shopping journey. The role partners with engineers, designers, and data scientists, engages directly with the community, and uses data and research to develop and iterate on product decisions in a two-sided marketplace. The position also champions Marketplace and Roblox’s economy across the company and with the community, contributing to the future of the Roblox economy. Office-based roles are onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with optional office presence Monday and Friday, unless otherwise noted. The stated salary range applies to roles based at Roblox headquarters in San Mateo, California.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of Product Management experience shipping high-quality, delightful experiences for consumers, creators, small businesses, or brands, with high technical fluency.
- A proven track record in how feeds are constructed, how multiple objectives are balanced, and how content types are scaled through LLMs, along with a deep understanding of personalization systems for consumer-facing feeds.
- Experience owning both machine-learning systems and user-facing experiences, along with business goals such as retention, growth, and monetization.
- Interdisciplinary experience working beyond product design and engineering, including with analytics, business development, communications/PR, and marketing.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in written, visual, and verbal formats, from detailed technical specifications to strategic presentations.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to contribute to product design, project management, and technical ideas.
- Ability to execute across the product life cycle, from planning and development through launch, in a growing environment with competing resources and priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience shipping products in two-sided marketplaces.
Responsibilities
- Own the Marketplace’s first impression, storefront, and content personalization.
- Design a homepage supporting multiple content types, including its user experience and recommendation engine.
- Own Marketplace personalization, applying current machine-learning techniques and balancing monetization and retention while anticipating users’ shopping needs.
- Engage with the community to understand its needs and partner with engineers, designers, and data scientists to build roadmaps.
- Balance the needs of a two-sided marketplace, using data and research to inform and iterate on decisions for the community and consumers.
- Champion Marketplace and Roblox’s economy across the company and with the community.
- Contribute to building the future of the Roblox economy.
Benefits
- Equity compensation for full-time employees.
- Benefits are available as described on the company’s benefits page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
