Technical Director - Data Science (Discovery)

📋 Description

• Based at Roblox HQ in San Mateo, CA; hybrid, onsite days Tue–Thu.
• Lead data science efforts for Discovery Experiences (home, search, matchmaking, notifications).
• 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 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 initiatives, including events and social features.

🎯 Requirements

• 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

• Hybrid office schedule: onsite Tue–Thu with optional Mon/Fri.
• Equity compensation available for all full-time employees.
• Roblox is an equal employment opportunity employer; accommodations provided in recruiting.
• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with qualifying disabilities during recruiting.
• Commitment to inclusive, civil community for players and developers.
• Harassment-free workplace; equal opportunity employer.