Senior Product Policy Manager, Regional Policy
Job description
About the role
Roblox is seeking a Senior Product Policy Manager with deep expertise in European regulatory compliance and localized policy frameworks to join their expanding global team. In this strategic position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Roblox adapts its platform policies to meet the unique requirements of European markets while maintaining alignment with the company's global safety and civility mission. You will serve as a critical bridge between internal product development teams and external regulatory bodies, ensuring that Roblox's immersive digital experiences remain compliant, safe, and accessible for millions of users across the European region. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence policy strategy at a platform that connects tens of millions of people daily through creative, user-generated 3D experiences.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Partner closely with Legal and Public Policy departments to clearly communicate Roblox's safety vision, platform policies, and community standards to European regulatory authorities and government stakeholders
- Lead the adaptation and localization of Roblox's global content policies to address the specific cultural, legal, and regulatory requirements of European markets
- Collaborate with the Moderation Operations team to ensure that localized policies are implemented effectively and enforced consistently across the region
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of the evolving regulatory landscape, including monitoring industry trends, legislative developments, and competitor activities to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to Roblox and its user community
- Work directly alongside product managers and engineering teams to guide the development, refinement, and deployment of enforcement systems and safety tools that ensure compliance with both internal policies and applicable local laws
- Coordinate closely with the Product Policy Manager responsible for Global Age Ratings to guarantee that game rating systems remain compliant across all European jurisdictions
- Engage with European video game rating authorities including Pan European Game Information (PEGI), Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (USK), and the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) to maintain appropriate content classifications
- Prepare and deliver presentations to senior company leadership and executive stakeholders on regional policy matters, compliance status, and strategic recommendations
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives spanning product, engineering, business development, marketing, communications, and operations to advance safety and civility objectives
- Develop and maintain relationships with external regulatory bodies, industry associations, and policy experts across Europe to stay informed on emerging compliance requirements
- Support the creation of documentation, policy guidelines, and training materials to ensure internal teams understand regional compliance obligations
- Participate in global policy discussions and contribute European perspectives to help shape company-wide standards and best practices
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of professional experience in online Trust and Safety, Product Policy, or closely related fields within technology or digital platform companies
- Demonstrated background in developing content policies for global platforms with specific expertise in regional policy adaptation and localization
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with proven capacity to distill complex regulatory and policy issues into clear, actionable components and propose viable solutions
- Strong technical and product understanding that enables creative problem-solving and effective collaboration with engineering and product teams
- Track record of working directly with senior company leaders and presenting complex policy matters to executive audiences
- Fluent English language skills are mandatory for this position
- Educational background including a JD, Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop strategic policy recommendations
Nice to have
- Fluency in German and/or Dutch languages is strongly preferred
- Previous experience working with European video game rating authorities such as PEGI, USK, and/or IARC
- Background in engaging with international policy matters and articulating complex regulatory issues to global regulatory bodies
- Experience in the gaming industry or with user-generated content platforms
- Familiarity with European digital services regulations and online safety frameworks
- Prior work experience in a multinational technology company with distributed teams
Skills & tools
- Trust and Safety policy development and enforcement
- Regional compliance and regulatory analysis
- Content moderation frameworks and systems
- Video game rating systems (PEGI, USK, IARC)
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
- Executive communication and presentation
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Policy documentation and training development
- European regulatory frameworks and digital services legislation
Practical notes
- This position follows a hybrid work arrangement with required office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Amsterdam location, while Monday and Friday attendance remains optional
- The role is part of a globally distributed team covering the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, India, and Asia-Pacific regions
- Roblox is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on 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 applicable laws
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs throughout the recruitment process
- This position is based in the Netherlands and is not subject to United States visa sponsorship limitations that may apply to US-based roles
About the company
An online space lets people build and play games. Founded long ago by two creators, it grew into a shared world opened to everyone in the mid 2000s. Now reaching millions each day, it hosts games made by its users. A large share of young American children under sixteen are monthly players here. High daily activity shows a lasting community where creativity and shared play remain central.