Senior Data Scientist - Consumer Apps, Platform Growth

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 264,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Roblox is seeking a senior Data Scientist to accelerate growth by shaping platform strategies across devices. You will partner with product, engineering, and growth teams to identify opportunities and develop measurement frameworks.

The role emphasizes advanced causal methods, experimentation, and scalable data practices, with emphasis on platform-wide impact and equity across ecosystems. Based in San Mateo, CA, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of industry experience in Data Science or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and large-scale data processing and workflow tools such as Spark and Airflow.
• Deep expertise in statistical analysis, causal inference, experimentation, and measurement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify platform levers and apply causal methods to understand their impact on user behavior and monetization.
• Develop deep expertise in platform dynamics and share insights with cross-functional teams.
• Build visibility into platform-level business performance and set growth targets.
• Design and analyze experiments to evaluate product launches and inform iteration.
• Advance measurement by developing innovative causal inference approaches.
• Elevate data and experimentation rigor with scalable frameworks and launch readiness.
• Build scalable monitoring to identify trends and root causes.
• Partner with Data Science, Product, and Engineering to translate data into strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

First-principles thinking

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics/Math/Physics/Engineering/CS/Economics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Spark

Airflow

Job description

Roblox is seeking a senior Data Scientist to accelerate growth by shaping platform strategies across devices. You will partner with product, engineering, and growth teams to identify opportunities and develop measurement frameworks.

The role emphasizes advanced causal methods, experimentation, and scalable data practices, with emphasis on platform-wide impact and equity across ecosystems. Based in San Mateo, CA, with competitive compensation.