[2026] Data Scientist, Social
Core
Design experiments, build data pipelines, and conduct research to grow user connections and enhance social content discovery on Roblox.
Role type
Data Scientist (Social)
Builds
Data pipelines, A/B test infrastructure, and social product features
Domain
Social networking / Gaming / AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
SQL, Python/R scripting, Spark/Hive/Airflow, experimental design (A/B testing), causal inference, statistical modeling, LLM/Agentic flows
Preferred skills
PhD in Data Science/Biostatistics/Mathematics
Technologies
Spark, Hive, Airflow, Python, R, SQL
Responsibilities
Design and analyze A/B tests to measure feature impact; Architect and build robust data pipelines; Conduct deep-dive analyses on user behavior; Contribute to the science roadmap by identifying analysis areas
Seniority
Mid-Senior (Master's +2 years or PhD)