Roblox · 22 hours ago
Technical Director - Data Science (Discovery)
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$374K/yr - $430K/yr
10+ years expRoblox is a platform that allows users to explore, create, and connect in immersive digital experiences. They are seeking a Technical Director in Data Science to lead strategic decisions for user growth and product innovation, focusing on improving user engagement through analytics and machine learning. This role involves developing foundational solutions, partnering with product teams, and leveraging advanced methodologies to enhance discovery experiences.
3D TechnologyGamingMetaverseOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Develop foundational solutions to scale the hypothesis generation process across key user engagement touchpoints
Contribute directly to the development of ML solutions that power our discovery canvases alongside our sister engineering teams
Partner closely with Product and engineering leaders to inform, drive and accelerate innovations in discovery experiences via Insights, frameworks, causal inference solutions and machine learning prototypes
Leverage advanced causal inference methodologies to measure the effectiveness of various initiatives, ranging from Roblox events to social features susceptible to network effects
Conduct exploratory analysis to identify and advise XFN partners on opportunities for strategic investments
Design and implement experiments for new features and communicate results succinctly to non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree and/or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math, Economics, or other related quantitative fields
10+ years of industry experience in data science, economics, analytics, or machine learning engineering
7+ years of experience using scripting languages (Python, R), and big data query/processing languages and tools such as SQL, Hive, Spark, and Airflow
Knowledge of ML and Deep Learning either via formal training or industry experience
Ability to apply creative first-principles reasoning to solve ambiguous problems
Experience developing large-scale recommendation systems as well as experience with content platforms, specifically user-generated content
Benefits
Equity compensation
Benefits
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
Founder and CEO
Michael Guthrie
CFO
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