Senior Data Scientist

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Hiring Remotely in Gurugram, Haryana
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Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3 • Metaverse
Immersive gaming and creation platform
The Role
As a Senior Data Scientist at Roblox, you'll analyze large datasets, identify key metrics, and support data management for internal operations. You will partner with teams to improve analytical offerings and lead production data pipelines while mentoring junior team members.
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Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. 

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. 

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

The People Science & Analytics team at Roblox supports our People, Places, & Systems group in all areas of applied statistics, analytics, and data science for internal operations. Our team works to deliver a wide range of insights and solutions for Roblox, from developing industry-leading hiring assessments to architecting data analytics systems and tools. In this role you will join an elite group of analysts and data scientists who are focused on collecting and using qualitative and quantitative data to design and support Roblox’s approach to leadership, people development, and organizational design and culture. We are responsible for creating and managing Roblox’s data warehouse, analytical tools, and reports, which are used by internal stakeholders throughout the company. Our focus is on optimizing performance and ensuring code maintainability. We prioritize transforming data to align with business objectives and offer a solid data foundation and expert mentorship to support data-driven HR initiatives. The role will be based onsite full time in Gurugram, India.

Timings- 2pm to 10:30pm IST (Cabs will be provided)

You Will:

  • Partner with teams within the People, Places, & Systems organization to identify key metrics, trends, and analytical needs, focusing on improving and scaling analytical offerings.
  • Analyze large data sets to distill insights and connect disparate ideas into meaningful stories that drive strategy, action, and executive decision-making.
  • Diagnose operational breakdowns at their root causes and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver efficient and comprehensive solutions.
  • Support data management, analysis, and reporting to drive insights for partners and executives using our people data ecosystem.
  • Handle ad hoc reporting and analytical requests while addressing stakeholders' long-term needs.

You Have:

  • 9+ years of experience as a data scientist, data engineer, or in a related role.
  • Proven experience leading production data pipelines or working with modern data warehouse stacks such as dbt, Airflow, Looker, AWS, BigQuery, or Snowflake.
  • Advanced technical knowledge of statistical analysis software like Python or R.
  • Development expertise to prototype custom analytics and tools, collaborating with other team members to architect scalable cloud-based data solutions.
  • A consistent track record of mentoring junior team members, fostering growth, and helping define roadmaps for the team.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments.

You Are:

  • A great teammate: You take initiative, are proactive, and drive toward team goals.
  • A good communicator: You present analysis in substantial ways, engage in spirited discussions, and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Highly self-driven: You are curious, continuously improve your skills by learning new techniques and tools, and excel in environments with freedom, autonomy, and ambiguity.
  • A data expert: You are proficient in data manipulation and analysis using SQL and a scripting language like Python or R. You thrive across all phases of data product development, taking projects from conceptualization to deployment.

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

You’ll Love: 

  • Industry-leading compensation package
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • A rewarding 401k program
  • Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
  • Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy 
  • Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
  • At Roblox HQ: 
    • Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
    • Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
    • Annual CalTrain Go Pass

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 for all candidates during the interview process.

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SQL

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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, CA
2,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Roblox is an immersive gaming and creation platform that offers people millions of ways to be together, inviting its community to explore, create and share endless unique experiences. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together — in a world that's safe, civil, and optimistic. To achieve this vision, we are building an innovative company that, together with the Roblox community, has the ability to strengthen our social fabric and support economic growth for people around the world.

Why Work With Us

Every day, Roblox employees tackle complex questions and drive incredible innovation. Join us in building the future of human connection and communication.

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Roblox Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are requiring employees to be in the office three days a week – with core days being Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Mondays and Fridays, employees may choose to work remotely, although the office will still be open.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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