Roblox · 8 hours ago
Learning Design and Development Partner
San Mateo, CA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$205K/yr - $239K/yr
5+ years expRoblox is a platform that empowers users to create and connect through immersive digital experiences. The Learning Design and Development Partner role is focused on designing and delivering foundational learning experiences for new and experienced employees, enhancing their effectiveness and engagement through evidence-based design and facilitation. This position involves managing onboarding programs and collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless integration and high-quality outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Own new hire experiences - Design, facilitate, and continuously optimize New Hire Orientation (NHO), Starter Pack, and Engineering Bootcamp programs for hundreds of new Builders annually, ensuring consistent quality and impact
Support broader talent development - Co-facilitate and provide design support for organization-wide learning initiatives including Amplify leadership development, Builder Development programs (e.g., feedback workshops), and other capability-building experiences as needed
Apply learning science - Translate principles from adult learning theory, expertise development, and onboarding research into practical program design decisions that accelerate new hire effectiveness
Facilitate engaging experiences - Lead virtual and in-person sessions for cohorts of 10-50 new hires, creating psychologically safe environments that build connection and enable learning
Partner across functions - Partner with Recruiting on candidate experience, IT on technical setup, People Business Partners on business alignment, and with engineering leaders on content accuracy, to ensure seamless experiences and accurate content
Drive continuous improvement - Use feedback and program evaluation methods to systematically refine experiences; measure time-to-productivity and new hire confidence metrics
Manage program operations - Oversee the end-to-end project management of new hire onboarding and Engineering Bootcamp programs, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder coordination, and high-quality outcomes
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related field with demonstrated impact on employee onboarding or capability development
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Adult Learning/Education, Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, or related field preferred
Instructional design expertise - Formal training in ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, or other instructional design frameworks with demonstrated application to workplace programs
Facilitation experience - Proven ability to facilitate engaging sessions for groups of 10-50 people across different formats (in-person workshops, virtual sessions, hybrid experiences)
Learning science foundation - Working knowledge of adult learning principles (andragogy, social learning theory, cognitive load theory) and ability to apply them to program design
Evaluation mindset - Experience using feedback, surveys, and learning analytics to assess program effectiveness and drive iterative improvement
Experience in high-growth technology companies, preferably supporting technical talent populations
Operationally Sound - Strong program management skills and detail orientation with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and maintain consistent quality at scale
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content
Preferred
Gaming industry experience - Background in gaming, platform, or developer-focused technology companies with understanding of gaming culture, developer communities, and technical talent development
Roblox platform familiarity - Experience with the Roblox platform and creator community, enabling authentic connection with new hires and credible facilitation of technical onboarding
Master's degree in Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or I-O Psychology
Experience designing onboarding programs specifically for engineering or technical roles
Technical literacy - Comfort understanding software development workflows, tools, and terminology
Experience with learning management systems, digital content creation tools, and AI-powered learning platforms
Data orientation - Comfort with survey design, basic statistical analysis, and translating data into insights
Familiarity with agile or design thinking methodologies
Portfolio demonstrating instructional design work and learning experience development
Benefits
Equity compensation
Company
Roblox
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$874.45MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAltos Ventures
2024-10-01Post Ipo Equity
2022-04-12Series Unknown· $17.71M
2021-08-11Series Unknown
Leadership Team
David Baszucki
CEO & Founder
Michael Guthrie
CFO
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