
About Roblox
Empowering creators in a vibrant gaming universe
Key Highlights
- Over 200 million monthly active users globally
- More than $500 million paid to developers in 2022
- Headquartered in South San Mateo, CA
- $922.8 million raised in Series G funding
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform headquartered in South San Mateo, CA, that connects over 200 million monthly active users. The platform empowers its community to create and monetize their own games, with over $500 million paid out to developers in 2022 alone. As a leader in the...
🎁 Benefits
Roblox offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance. Employees a...
🌟 Culture
Roblox fosters a creator-centric culture, encouraging employees to innovate and collaborate while prioritizing user safety. The company values communi...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Roblox is hiring a Data Scientist - PhD Intern to support the Data Science & Analytics organization in making data-driven decisions. You'll work with machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analysis in San Mateo.
Job Description
Who you are
You are pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics — your academic background has equipped you with a strong foundation in data analysis and statistical modeling. You have experience with machine learning techniques and are comfortable using programming languages like Python and SQL to manipulate and analyze data. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to projects that impact millions of users.
You possess strong analytical skills and a passion for turning data into actionable insights — your ability to communicate complex findings in a clear and concise manner will help bridge the gap between data and decision-making. You are detail-oriented and enjoy tackling unique technical challenges, always looking for innovative solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
What you'll do
As a Data Scientist - PhD Intern at Roblox, you will work closely with the Data Science & Analytics team to enhance our data-influenced approach to product development. You will analyze large datasets to identify trends and patterns that can inform product decisions and strategy. Your work will involve building statistical models and machine learning algorithms to predict user behavior and optimize our platform's performance.
You will collaborate with product teams to understand their data needs and provide insights that shape the product roadmap. This role will require you to conduct experiments and analyze the results to measure the impact of new features on user engagement and satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to present your findings to stakeholders, helping to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.
What we offer
Roblox offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. As an intern, you will have the chance to work on real-world projects that affect millions of users globally. We provide flexible working hours and a supportive team culture that encourages learning and collaboration. This internship is a temporary, part-time position requiring no more than 20 hours per week for a 3-month duration, with the possibility to extend based on performance and business needs.
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