Senior Data Scientist - Engine Security

$239,080 - $239,080/Yr

Roblox - San Mateo, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Mateo, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior Data Scientist at Roblox, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the security of the platform by analyzing data related to exploiters and security vulnerabilities. You will collaborate with various teams to improve the quality and performance of Engine Security efforts, focusing on anti-cheat measures and ensuring fairness across users. Your work will involve defining key performance indicators (KPIs), measuring the impact of product launches, and elevating data practices within the team.

Responsibilities

• Understand and build data insights about exploiters, security vulnerabilities, and the broader malicious-actor community.
• Create and assess methodologies on evaluating regrettable versus non-regrettable player loss.
• Measure and assess the impact of individual product launches and broader impact of Engine Security and Anti-cheat efforts across the Roblox ecosystem.
• Elevate data telemetry and experimentation best practices within the Engine Security team.
• Navigate ambiguity and collaborate with partners across various organizations including the rest of Engine, Trust and Safety, and Growth.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industry or relevant experience, preferably with a background in game engine, security, anti-cheat, infra, system performance, engineering or systems engineering.
• 2+ years of experience using big data query/processing languages such as SQL, Hive or Spark to transform/manipulate very large datasets.
• 2+ years of experience in one or more scripting languages such as Python or R.
• Advanced or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Security, Operations Research or other technical field.
• Strong data engineering background or experience, such as data ETL and telemetry logging.
• 2+ years of industry or applicable experience in analytics focused on enhancing engineering platforms or operations.
• Passion to communicate analytics results and data storytelling to influence engineering teams and leaders.
• Enjoy applying first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems.

Benefits

• 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
• 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