Engineering Manager, Application Security

San Mateo, CA, United StatesPosted 9 days ago

Role Overview

Roblox is hiring a Engineering Manager, Application Security. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in San Mateo. Part of Roblox's Lifecycle hiring, posted last week. the employer indicates they sponsor work visas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Manager-level Lifecycle roles is $140k-$190k (based on 129 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job 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.

Join Roblox as an Engineering Manager of Application Security and lead a team responsible for improving the security of our products, services, and development ecosystem.

In this role, you will drive security across the software lifecycle, partnering with engineering teams to identify risks, improve secure development practices, and build scalable solutions that protect Roblox at scale. You will balance hands-on security work with longer-term investments in automation, tooling, and developer enablement.

You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to reduce risk while enabling teams to move quickly and safely. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Application Security and is based in San Mateo with a hybrid schedule.

You Have:

8+ years of experience in Information Security
2+ years of experience managing engineers
Strong background in Application Security or Product Security
Experience driving security programs across the software development lifecycle
Solid understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices
Experience working closely with engineering teams in modern environments (cloud, microservices, CI/CD)
Proven ability to lead projects from strategy through execution
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

You Will:

Lead and grow a team of Application Security engineers
Drive security initiatives across Roblox’s software development lifecycle
Partner with engineering teams to identify and reduce security risks
Establish and improve security practices, including reviews, testing, and secure design
Build and scale security solutions through automation and developer tooling
Mentor engineers and support their growth and performance
Drive cross-functional efforts that improve security while maintaining developer velocity

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 page.

Annual Salary Range

$295,250—$345,040 USD

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.

For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Engineering Manager, Application Security position at Roblox?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Roblox. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Engineering Manager, Application Security role at Roblox remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in San Mateo. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Engineering Manager, Application Security at Roblox earn?

Roblox has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Engineering Manager, Application Security role at Roblox posted?

This role was posted on July 12, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Does Roblox sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes. Roblox has indicated that this position is open to candidates requiring work visa sponsorship. Confirm specifics (H-1B, OPT, country eligibility, etc.) during the recruiter screen.