[Summer 2026] Data Scientist - PhD Intern
RobloxCalifornia, United States
Posted October 14, 2025
128000 - 128000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
Roblox is a leading platform for virtual experiences where millions of users worldwide come together to learn, work, play, and socialize through immersive games created by a global community of developers using Roblox Studio. With a focus on user-generated content and advanced technology like physics and rendering, Roblox stands out as one of the top entertainment platforms for young audiences, driven purely by its vibrant community and intuitive design tools.
Job Description
Roblox is seeking a PhD Intern to join the Data Science & Analytics organization, aiming to increase decision-making speed and effectiveness through data-driven approaches to product development. The role involves collaborating with data scientists and engineers to develop data analytics solutions, conduct research, and impact product innovation and community engagement. The organization's mission is to connect a billion people with optimism and civility.
Requirements
- PhD degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, Economics, or Computational Social Science).
- 1+ year of experience in causal inference or machine learning/experiment design.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
- Proficiency in big data query/processing languages and tools such as SQL, Hive, Spark, or Airflow.
- Passion for applying scientific rigor to advance dynamic consumer products.
- Experience with ML modeling
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
