Director of Data Science Creator
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Job Location:
San Mateo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Director of Data Science - Creator at Roblox you will lead Data Science in 3 areas of the Creator Data Science organization at Roblox. The team covers several product areas and teams: from Creator Success (including the Creator Hub Creator Analytics Creator Events and more) Creator Services (including Translation) and Creator Ecosystem (including developer relations). The team comprises a wide mix of skillsets from product analytics to causal inference experts to ML engineers.
A key focus of this role is also the integration of advanced technologies including Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI into our Creator Hub environment to empower creators. You will play a pivotal role in 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 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 is a unique opportunity to lead data strategies and AI innovations that will directly impact the creator experience 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!
This role is based at our headquarters in San Mateo CA (hybrid structure with Tues-Thurs onsite).
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 Creator-facing Products: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape the Creqtor 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 Robloxs 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.
- 10 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 ecosystem 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: Youre 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 ecosystem.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Roblox is the ultimate virtual universe that lets you create, share experiences with friends, and be anything you can imagine. Join millions of people and discover an infinite variety of immersive experiences created by a global community!
