Scientist / Senior Scientist, Ads Systems
Job description
About the role
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advertising systems at Roblox. As a member of the Ads Science team, you will collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to innovate and enhance our advertising operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a new strategic initiative that aims to tackle significant challenges in advertising effectiveness and implementation while ensuring a user-focused experience.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Lead the design and execution of offline model evaluations, overseeing the entire process from pipeline development to analysis.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance machine learning features and models, ensuring successful production deployment.
- Develop offline evaluation and simulation models specifically tailored for our advertising marketplace.
- Utilize your expertise in data to accelerate product development, providing insights that inform product and technical leaders.
- Spearhead experimental design and analysis within your advertising domain to drive data-informed decisions.
- Create and manage science roadmaps and experimentation agendas to assess the success of new product features.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and address unmet needs and opportunities within the advertising ecosystem.
- Contribute to the establishment of principled measurement systems and incrementality measurement frameworks to enhance advertising effectiveness.
Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years of professional or academic experience in data science, analytics, economics, or machine learning engineering, with a focus on digital advertising systems.
- Proven track record of managing critical analytic or production pipelines within the digital advertising space.
- Strong programming skills and experience in data transformation, particularly with tools such as Spark, Hive, and Airflow.
- Familiarity with auction systems and experimentation methodologies in market environments.
- A graduate degree in a relevant technical field, such as economics, statistics, bioinformatics, cognitive science, or physics, is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex analyses in a clear and engaging manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice to have
- Experience in designing and implementing machine learning models specifically for advertising applications.
- Familiarity with user segmentation techniques and their application in advertising strategies.
- Knowledge of best practices in experimental design and statistical analysis.
- A passion for the gaming industry and an understanding of the Roblox platform and community.
- Previous experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Skills & tools
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and model development.
- Experience with data visualization tools to effectively communicate insights and findings.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and their application in data science workflows.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
Practical notes
For positions based at our headquarters in San Mateo, California, the starting base salary for this role ranges from $248,740 to $322,820 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and market demand. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and comprehensive benefits. Employees are expected to work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with optional attendance on Mondays and Fridays, unless otherwise specified.
Roblox is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are dedicated to accommodating candidates with disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruitment process. Please note that for U.S.-based roles, the company may have limitations regarding employment eligibility for certain visa categories and may not support H-1B sponsorship at this time.
Join us at Roblox to help redefine the future of human interaction through innovative advertising solutions!
About the company
An online space lets people build and play games. Founded long ago by two creators, it grew into a shared world opened to everyone in the mid 2000s. Now reaching millions each day, it hosts games made by its users. A large share of young American children under sixteen are monthly players here. High daily activity shows a lasting community where creativity and shared play remain central.