Senior Director of Creator & Engine Data Science - Roblox
San Mateo, CA
About the Job
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device.We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
WHY DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS AT ROBLOX?
The Data Science & Analytics (DSA) organization is a core part of product leadership at Roblox. Our mission is to accelerate and enhance product development through data insights, rigorous measurement, bringing to bear causal inference and machine learning expertise. By working closely with product and engineering teams, we uncover opportunities, inform strategy, develop robust solutions, and facilitate decision-making. Our work drives significant impact, expediting the product development cycle and improving experiences for our vast player and creator communities.
As the Senior Director of Creator & Engine Data Science at Roblox, you will lead the development and execution of data strategies across our Creator, Studio, and Engine ecosystems. Your scope will span the full creator lifecycle—from enhancing Studio tools and optimizing engine performance to driving innovation in content strategies and expanding the possibilities for creators on our platform.
A key focus of this role is also the integration of advanced technologies, including Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI, into our Studio environment to empower creators. You will play a pivotal role in evolving our core engine capabilities and enabling creators to build, innovate, and succeed more efficiently.
This role requires deep expertise in advanced analytics, causal inference, machine learning, and AI applications. You will use these capabilities to shape how creators interact with the platform, drive the evolution of our engine, and elevate creator success. By partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you will accelerate product development and enhance the creator experience, ensuring data and AI solutions are at the heart of our strategy.
This role reports into the VP, Data Science in San Mateo, CA.
This is a unique opportunity to lead data strategies and AI innovations that will directly impact the creator experience, drive the development of Studio and Engine, and contribute to the continued growth and innovation of the Roblox ecosystem. If you are a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, data science, and creative empowerment, we encourage your application!
You Will:
- Grow and Lead High-Performing Data Science Teams: Mentor and lead multiple data science teams, fostering innovation and collaboration to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Innovate and Improve Studio & Engine Products: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape the Studio and Engine roadmaps, using insights and experimentation to enhance creator tools and streamline the creation process.
- Drive Content Strategy: Partner with Consumer, Economy, and Trust & Safety teams to develop data-driven content strategies that expand Roblox’s content ecosystem safely.
- Build Scalable Data & ML Solutions: Design scalable analytics and machine learning systems that empower millions of creators, ensuring tools and insights can meet the demands of a global community.
You Have:
- Education: Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, or other quantitative fields.
- 12+ years in data science, machine learning, or relevant technical domains, with strong expertise in content creation platforms and system/infrastructure development.
- 5+ years of experience building, developing, and scaling high-performing data science teams.
- Technical & Analytical Expertise: Proven skills in machine learning, causal inference, and a solid background in working with complex systems and infrastructure.
- AI Technology Impact: A proven track record of implementing LLM and GenAI technologies to enhance product development or content creation tools.
- Gaming & Tool Development Experience: Background in the gaming sector or working with game development tools is a plus.
You Are:
- A Visionary Leader: You excel at innovating long-term solutions across the Creator, Studio, and Engine ecosystems, driving innovation and efficiency.
- A Strategic Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges within content creation and platform systems, bringing a data science methodology to ecosystem-wide issues that increase creator satisfaction and growth.
- A Data-Driven Product Influencer: You are a trusted partner to product and engineering teams, using data insights, machine learning, and AI to accelerate product development and innovation.
- A Strong Communicator & Collaborator: You’re skilled at translating data insights into clear, actionable strategies for partners at all levels, including cross-functional teams and executives.
- A Technology Innovation Driver: You excel at integrating AI and emerging technologies to drive innovation, enhance creator tools, and optimize platform performance. You ensure scalable, impactful outcomes across the creator and engine ecosystems.
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.
Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
You’ll Love:
- Industry-leading compensation package
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- At Roblox HQ:
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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 federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.
