Principal/Senior Data Scientist, Avatar

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define Success Metrics for Avatar Performance and quality - Establish key performance indicators, such as Avatar loading speed, and identify the metrics that matter most to end-users.
• Analyze and Enhance Avatar Features & Products - Investigate ways to improve the Avatar creation experience, track style trends, and optimize how users interact with their Avatars.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work alongside teams across Economy, Growth, and Creator organizations to navigate uncharted areas and unlock new opportunities.
• Transform & Visualize Data - Access raw data, process and analyze it, then present insights in a compelling way using a custom analytics toolkit built from cutting-edge open-source technologies.
• Leverage A/B Testing & Causal Inference - Design experiments to measure the impact of product features and ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Shape the Future of Roblox Avatars - Influence how Roblox enhances the player and developer experience, driving innovation in Avatar technology.

Requirements

• Advanced or equivalent degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math, Economics, Engineering or other related quantitative fields.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience; background in game engine, system performance is a plus.
• Data engineering experience, e.g., telemetry logging, data pipeline building, dashboard design.
• Experience applying creative first-principles reasoning to solve ambiguous problems.
• Experience leading and presenting analytics results and enjoying data storytelling to influence engineering teams and leaders.
• Experience driving an area as an individual contributor and thought leader.

Nice to Have

• Background in game engine or system performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math, Economics, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and benefits.
• Salary range: $301,400—$366,350 USD depending on experience and other factors.
• Roles based at headquarters in San Mateo, CA are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.