roblox - Data Scientist Analytical Data Product (Temporary)

Data Scientist is needed in San Mateo, United States.

Client: roblox

Location: San Mateo, CA

Contract: Temporary

Job Description

As an Analytical Data Product Scientist at Roblox, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our data assets. You will collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Data Scientists to design and build best-in-class analytical data products. This role is at the intersection of data engineering and product strategy; you will not only build scalable data systems but also ensure they are optimized for discovery, usability, and actionable insights across the organization. This position is a 3-month temporary role based in our San Mateo HQ office, eligible for overtime pay.

Responsibilities

• Analytical Product Ownership: Design and develop “data-as-a-product” solutions, including foundational datasets and self-service analytics tools that empower product teams.
• Scalable Data Pipelines: Own the development of robust, scalable ETL pipelines that transform raw events into clean, high-fidelity aggregates.
• Telemetry Product Design: Lead the design of logging and telemetry frameworks for new product launches, ensuring data quality is “built-in” rather than “bolted-on.”
• Infrastructure & Optimization: Optimize existing data ecosystems into consumable products, reducing latency and increasing the reliability of reporting and research.
• Insight Delivery: Conduct ad-hoc exploratory analysis and create world-class visualizations that translate complex datasets into clear product narratives.

Requirements

• An advanced or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data engineering, analytical engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong data engineering skills, including experience with large datasets, telemetry logging, and data pipeline development.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and a growth mindset to solve new and unique challenges with high independence.
• Experience with metric design and data visualization, including dashboard design and implementation; experience in the social product and gaming industry is a plus.

Compensation

For roles based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA, the starting hourly pay range for this position is $126.14 – $154.43 USD. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Work Environment

Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.