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Localization Program Manager
Roblox Corporation · 🇺🇸 San Mateo, CA, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 197 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 48 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Roblox Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles19 certified filings for “Engineering Manager” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in CA: $322k–$380k, median $355k. Most were filed at wage level IV (74%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($167,070 — $206,580 USD) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 197 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 48 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Localization Program Manager to lead end-to-end localization efforts for our products. In this role, you will work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and international teams to deliver world-class localized experiences to our global users. You will manage cross-functional workflows, and ensure quality, timeliness, and cultural relevance in every market we serve. You will: • Own the i18n and l10n process of features for your group(s) from 0 to 1 by partnering with stakeholders across the organization (Product, Engineering, Design, International and our Community). • Be the voice of international users across the company • Partner with product management, engineering, and design teams to integrate localization requirements early in the development cycle. • Develop and execute localization strategies aligned with product roadmaps and overall business goals. This involves defining localization requirements, scope, and timelines for each product or feature. • Guide stakeholders across Roblox to ensure localization best practices are followed and drive efficient execution • Identify and refine technical and process issues that affect localized product relevancy, quality, and functionality • Partner with International/localization team to ensure the right resources are in place and all deliveries are completed at the expected standards • Experience working with localization and product teams to understand potential issues and finding solutions for high-quality multilingual content production You have: • A Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Localization, International Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 8+ years of experience in localization or program management, ideally in the tech or SaaS industry. • Strong understanding of localization tools, CAT systems, and translation management platforms • Proven experience localizing products for multiple languages and markets. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones • Knowledge of internationalization standards • Highly organized and strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize and make decisions with bias towards action, preferably in a high growth environment. • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions. • Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus. For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this