Senior/Principal Data Scientist, AVC ( Audio/Video/Communications)
Roblox · San Mateo, CA, United States
Posted 23 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Roblox's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Roblox's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Roblox
- low 0 stale, 9 reposted of 234 open
- Hiring momentum
- 313 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Roblox's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Roblox.
About this role
In this role as a Senior/Principal Data Scientist on the Audio/Video/Communications team at Roblox, you will focus on defining metrics, transforming data into actionable insights, and designing experiments to evaluate product quality. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and product teams to influence the evolution of core AVC systems and ensure high-performance media delivery for creators and players.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Roblox as an employer.
What you need
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- 6+ years as a Data Scientist with experience in high-volume telemetry and system performance optimization
- Deep expertise in processing large datasets and building scalable reporting pipelines
- Proven ability to debug complex system behavior using first-principles reasoning
- Experience in translating technical results for engineering leaders and using data storytelling for strategic guidance
Nice to have
- Direct experience with game engines, audio/video products, or real-time interactive systems
- Background in real-time systems performance tuning or game development analytics
What you get
- Equity compensation
- Benefits as described in the posting
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond onsite requirements
- Salary range provided, but actual pay may vary based on multiple factors
- No clear indication of the technologies or tools used in the data science processes
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Listed by Roblox on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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