Roblox · 2 days ago
Data Scientist, Creator Content
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$220K/yr - $262K/yr
4+ years expRoblox is a platform where millions of users create and connect through immersive digital experiences. The Data Scientist role focuses on enhancing the creator ecosystem by conducting rigorous analysis, designing experiments, and building data infrastructure to inform product strategy and decision-making.
3D TechnologyGamingMetaverseOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and analyze A/B experiments and quasi-experimental studies to evaluate the impact of new product features and platform changes
Partner with product managers and engineering leads to define key success metrics, evaluate tradeoffs, and translate analytical findings into clear, actionable product recommendations
Build, maintain, and scale reliable data pipelines and dashboards to ensure accurate and timely visibility into team metrics and platform health
Conduct deep-dive analyses on creator behavior, asset usage, and platform dynamics to identify opportunities for product innovation and optimization
Leverage econometric techniques and machine learning methods to uncover deeper insights, measure causal impact, and generate strategic recommendations that guide product direction
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and other data teams to drive alignment on measurement strategy, data definitions, and analytical priorities
Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling data-informed decision-making at all levels of the organization
Contribute to the design of scalable data and experimentation frameworks that support the growth of Roblox’s asset, music, and IP platforms
Act as a thought partner to leadership, helping to shape team strategy through data-driven insights and a deep understanding of creator workflows
Qualification
Required
2+ years of industry experience in analytics
2+ years of experience in statistical modeling and machine learning
4+ years of experience using big data query/processing languages such as SQL, Hive or Spark to transform/manipulate very large datasets
2+ years of experience in one or more scripting languages such as Python or R
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Economics or other technical field, or equivalent experience
Preferred
MS/MA degree in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Economics or other technical field, or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of industry experience in a leadership role collaborating with cross functional partners
4+ years of experience in fast-paced environment or fast growing company, such as the tech sector
Experience working with infrastructure teams and content platforms, particularly user-generated content
Ability to communicate analytics results and data storytelling to influence product teams and leaders
Experience working with ML and Neural Networks tools to enable AI assisted creation
Knowledge of Econometric Techniques, Causal ML, and Meta learners for product impact evaluation
Benefits
Equity compensation
Benefits as described on this page
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
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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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