[2027] Data Scientist - PhD Intern

San Mateo, CA · San Mateo · USD 66-66 / hour · 1+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

Roblox is looking for PhD interns to join their Data Science & Analytics organization to help shape the future of human interaction and product innovation.
Interns will work across teams like Foundation AI, Safety, Economy, Engine, Social, Consumer/Growth, and Creator/Ads and Brands to tackle complex data challenges.
The role involves researching and developing advanced data analytics, causal inference, experiment design, and machine learning solutions.

Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to research and develop advanced data analytics, causal inference, experiment design and machine learning solutions to power the business and product innovations.
Conduct in-depth research to address complex data-related challenges.
Work on projects that have a real impact on our products, services, and business strategy.
Apply your work to expedite product innovations, including in-experience experiments, friend recommendations, and dynamic resource allocation for experience servers.
Present your findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Possessing or pursuing a PhD degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, Economics, or Computational Social Science.
At least 1 year of experience doing causal inference or machine learning or experiment design via research or prior internship.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g.,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.

Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).