Roblox Tech Talks
Discover the people, ideas, and technological breakthroughs that are shaping the next iteration of human co-experience. Featuring a diverse cross-section of guest speakers from Roblox’s product and engineering teams, we’ll discuss how we got to where we are today, the road ahead, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Hosted by David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox.
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SLIM and Cloud Transcoding
<p>In this episode of Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Roblox product and engineering leaders Varun Mani, Sergey Makeev, and Tsvetan Tsvetanov to break down how SLIM (a hierarchical, dynamic level-of-detail system) and Cloud Transcoding are redefining what’s possible on Roblox.</p><p><br></p>
Creator
<p> In this episode of Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Nick Tornow and Roblox creator Jandel to discuss the future of creation on Roblox. The conversation covers how Grow a Garden became one of the most popular experiences on the platform, the engineering breakthroughs that make massive scale and live events possible, and how AI, real-time collaboration, and safety systems are empowering creators today and shaping what’s ahead.</p>
Update On Our Safety Intiatives
<p>In this episode of Roblox Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman and Senior Director of Product Policy Eliza Jacobs to discuss how Roblox is advancing its commitment to safety, civility, and freedom on the platform.</p><p>The conversation covers:</p>Our latest safety releases and how they help protect our communityUpdates to our approach on vigilantism A preview of upcoming safety features and policies in development
Safety
<p>In this episode of Tech Talks, Roblox founder and CEO David Baszucki speaks with Matt Kaufman and Eliza Jacobs about how Roblox is advancing its commitment to safety, civility, and freedom at scale. </p><p><br></p><p>They discuss new features like Trusted Connections and age verification, how AI and human moderation work together to protect the community, and the importance of building systems that adapt to cultural norms and parental expectations worldwide. The conversation also covers how Roblox empowers developers and parents with tools to create safe, age-appropriate experiences and how these innovations are setting a new st...
The Roblox Engine
<p>In this episode of Tech Talks, CEO David Baszucki is joined by George ElKoura and Taylor Russ for an in depth look into the Roblox engine. They explore what it takes to simulate reality at scale, from building a generalized simulation system to delivering high-performance experiences across every device. They discuss breakthroughs in memory management, parallel computing, dynamic asset streaming, server authority for competitive play, and how Roblox is pushing toward a future of instant join, photorealism, and limitless scale.</p>
Discovery
<p>In this episode of Tech Talks, CEO David Baszucki is joined by Chen Zheng and Michelle Gong to explore the evolving world of search, recommendations, and personalization on Roblox. They discuss the complexities of discovery across different platforms, how Roblox is optimizing for long-term user and creator satisfaction, and the role of transparency, cold start challenges, and AI in shaping the future of engagement.</p>
AI in Game Development
<p>In this episode of Tech Talks, CEO David Baszucki is joined by Kiran Bhat and Nishchaie Khanna to discuss the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on game development. They explore the journey from classical AI to today’s generative AI, the challenges of 3D object generation, and how AI is shaping the future of interactive experiences. </p>
Culture of Innovation
<p>In this episode of Tech Talks, Chief People & Systems Officer Arvind KC and Chief Information Officer Shobhana (Shobz) Ahluwalia join CEO David Baszucki to discuss the tech that forms the platform for how we work, the human element that sits on top of it, and how those things help us create a culture of innovation and bring our mission and vision to life.</p>
Information Security
<p>VP & Chief Information Security Officer Brooks Evans joins CEO David Baszucki to share how we’re keeping our platform, our users, and our economy safe. They’ll discuss the history of information security on Roblox, some of the most interesting attacks that have happened worldwide, and how the industry will evolve in the future.</p>
Public Policy
<p>Head of Public Policy Nicky Jackson Colaco joins CEO David Baszucki to discuss our approach to policy at Roblox, the communities we serve with that approach, and the symbiotic relationship between technical innovation, our vision, and our public policy strategy.</p>
