Senior Director of Creator & Engine Data Science

WHY DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS AT ROBLOX?

The Data Science & Analytics (DSA) organization is a core part of product leadership at Roblox. Our mission is to accelerate and enhance product development through data insights, rigorous measurement, bringing to bear causal inference and machine learning expertise. By working closely with product and engineering teams, we uncover opportunities, inform strategy, develop robust solutions, and facilitate decision-making. Our work drives significant impact, expediting the product development cycle and improving experiences for our vast player and creator communities.

As the Senior Director of Creator & Engine Data Science at Roblox, you will lead the development and execution of data strategies across our Creator, Studio, and Engine ecosystems. Your scope will span the full creator lifecycle—from enhancing Studio tools and optimizing engine performance to driving innovation in content strategies and expanding the possibilities for creators on our platform.

A key focus of this role is also the integration of advanced technologies, including Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI, into our Studio environment to empower creators. You will play a pivotal role in evolving our core engine capabilities and enabling creators to build, innovate, and succeed more efficiently.

This role requires deep expertise in advanced analytics, causal inference, machine learning, and AI applications. You will use these capabilities to shape how creators interact with the platform, drive the evolution of our engine, and elevate creator success. By partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you will accelerate product development and enhance the creator experience, ensuring data and AI solutions are at the heart of our strategy.

This role reports into the VP, Data Science in San Mateo, CA.

This is a unique opportunity to lead data strategies and AI innovations that will directly impact the creator experience, drive the development of Studio and Engine, and contribute to the continued growth and innovation of the Roblox ecosystem. If you are a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, data science, and creative empowerment, we encourage your application!

You Will:

• Grow and Lead High-Performing Data Science Teams: Mentor and lead multiple data science teams, fostering innovation and collaboration to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Innovate and Improve Studio & Engine Products: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape the Studio and Engine roadmaps, using insights and experimentation to enhance creator tools and streamline the creation process.
• Drive Content Strategy: Partner with Consumer, Economy, and Trust & Safety teams to develop data-driven content strategies that expand Roblox’s content ecosystem safely.
• Build Scalable Data & ML Solutions: Design scalable analytics and machine learning systems that empower millions of creators, ensuring tools and insights can meet the demands of a global community.

You Have:

• Education: Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, or other quantitative fields.
• 12+ years in data science, machine learning, or relevant technical domains, with strong expertise in content creation platforms and system/infrastructure development.
• 5+ years of experience building, developing, and scaling high-performing data science teams.
• Technical & Analytical Expertise: Proven skills in machine learning, causal inference, and a solid background in working with complex systems and infrastructure.
• AI Technology Impact: A proven track record of implementing LLM and GenAI technologies to enhance product development or content creation tools.
• Gaming & Tool Development Experience: Background in the gaming sector or working with game development tools is a plus.

You Are:

• A Visionary Leader: You excel at innovating long-term solutions across the Creator, Studio, and Engine ecosystems, driving innovation and efficiency.
• A Strategic Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges within content creation and platform systems, bringing a data science methodology to ecosystem-wide issues that increase creator satisfaction and growth.
• A Data-Driven Product Influencer: You are a trusted partner to product and engineering teams, using data insights, machine learning, and AI to accelerate product development and innovation.
• A Strong Communicator & Collaborator: You’re skilled at translating data insights into clear, actionable strategies for partners at all levels, including cross-functional teams and executives.
• A Technology Innovation Driver: You excel at integrating AI and emerging technologies to drive innovation, enhance creator tools, and optimize platform performance. You ensure scalable, impactful outcomes across the creator and engine ecosystems.