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Director of Public Policy, UAE/Middle East
Roblox Corporation · 🇺🇸 Remote · Remote
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- 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)).
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- 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.
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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. As the Director of MENA Public Policy you will develop and implement an engagement strategy with key policymakers, stakeholders, and opinion leaders across MENA. The successful candidate will oversee critical issues including, but not limited to, gaming, child safety, artificial intelligence, privacy, and consumer protection. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, driven to develop and execute creative strategies that advance Roblox’s business and priorities within the region. This position is based in Dubai and reports directly to the Head of Public Policy, Europe and MENA. The Director of MENA Public Policy will play a critical part in shaping Roblox's future in the country by establishing and executing effective public policy strategies. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance, addressing policy issues, and fostering strong relationships with external partners, ultimately contributing to a safer and more engaging environment for Roblox's global community of developers and creators. You Will • Maintain and build relationships with regional policymakers and political figures • Identify, monitor, and analyze policy issues affecting Roblox in MENA • Develop and execute policy strategies around issues important to Roblox • Assist the wider public policy team on ongoing projects and initiatives • Advise Roblox internal stakeholders on policy matters as inputs to the development of our products and business operations • Articulate Roblox’s public policy positions and produce briefing papers and consultation responses • Empowered to fully pursue both your personal life and career goals, with support to take on increasing responsibilities and calculated risks for growth You Have • Bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Media, Technology, or related field of study or equivalent • 10+ years of experience working with policymakers and stakeholders in MENA • Deep knowledge of the MENA policymaking and public opinion process • Extensive experience in intelligence collection and analysis, strategy development, project management, cross-functional partnership • Strong communication skills, verbal and written You Are • Passionate about public policy issues in MENA • A solutions-driven and results-oriented strategic thinker • A dynamic and engaging presenter with stellar oral delivery • Detail-oriented, with strong communication, planning and organizational skills • Self-directed, with the ability to define your own work and processes • A team player, who values collaboration and partnership • You are a professional who approaches every individual as a client, regardless of their position, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor 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