Data Scientist - Marketing Science at Roblox

Join the visionary team at Roblox, where tens of millions converge daily to explore, create, and connect in 3D immersive experiences crafted by a vast global community of developers! At Roblox, we're not just imagining the future of social interaction across diverse digital platforms—we're building it. We’re on a transformative quest to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and we're searching for top-tier talent to join our journey.

Why Data Science & Analytics at Roblox?

The Data Science & Analytics team at Roblox is at the forefront of driving data-influenced decision-making across product verticals. Our mission? To hasten and enhance our decision-making processes at scale across our organization. We manage a broad spectrum of data activities, from analytical data engineering to machine learning, helping to shape product roadmaps, drive innovation, and measure critical impacts on our vibrant community of users and developers.

Why Embrace the Role of Marketing Science?

In the role of Data Scientist – Marketing Science, you'll harness your expertise in data science and statistics to upgrade our performance marketing strategies. Reporting to the VP of Data Science, you will devise data-driven strategies, enhancing campaign outcomes by collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position highlights your capability to merge intricate analytical skills with actionable business insights in a dynamic team environment.

You Will:

• Analyze marketing campaigns using advanced statistical methods to drive decisive insights.
• Design and lead tests to validate the efficiency of various marketing channels.
• Develop predictive models for refining campaign targets and enhancing marketing returns.
• Work alongside marketing, product, and engineering teams for pinpointing and leveraging opportunities for scalable solutions.
• Advance the establishment of robust data infrastructure to back performance marketing analysis.
• Translate complex datasets into comprehensible insights for stakeholders, ensuring actionable outcomes from discussions.
• Optimize user acquisition strategies in collaboration with product teams, using data insights and strategic might.

You Bring:

• An advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Over 4 years of experience in data science, focusing on marketing science and the evaluation of campaigns.
• A thorough grounding in statistical methods, causal inference, and experiment design.
• Proficiency in SQL, R/Python, data visualization tools, and working with large datasets.
• Understanding of digital marketing platforms and adeptness in performance marketing metrics.
• Knowledge in customer lifetime value and churn prediction models, preferably within the gaming or digital marketplace sectors.

What Sets You Apart:

• A fervent advocate for data-driven decision-making with excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for various audiences.
• An expert in data transformation with tools like SQL and Python/R, and familiar with data frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, or Flink.
• Curiosity and a constantly evolving mindset in data science and marketing analytics, thriving in environments that require strategic freedom and innovation.
• A results-oriented professional who loves to see the tangible impacts of their contributions.

Compensation & Benefits:

Roblox offers a highly competitive salary range of $212,780—$253,430 USD for roles based at our Headquarters in San Mateo, CA, alongside industry-leading employment benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, a rewarding 401k plan, and a flexible vacation policy. Benefit from in-office catered meals, an onsite gym, and our unique "Roflex" working policy, supporting a balance of in-office and remote work.

Roblox is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Explore a career at Roblox and transform the future of entertainment. Apply now to become a part of our mission to bring the world closer together through play!

Company: Roblox
Job Title: Data Scientist - Marketing Science
Location: San Mateo, CA (In-office and flexible remote options available)