Senior Data Scientist, Monetary Policy

Posted

RobloxSan Mateo, CA, United Statesfull-timelead

$263,670 USD

Tech Stack

Responsibilities

  • Develop, build, and refine macroeconomic models to forecast and monitor Robux money supply, velocity, inflation/deflation dynamics, and overall virtual economy health.
  • Model and inform comprehensive currency exchange policies, encompassing fiat-to-Robux purchase pricing, regional purchasing power (PPP) adjustments, and Developer Exchange (DevEx) rates.
  • Design and run counterfactual simulations (e.g. causal inference frameworks, agent-based modeling) to evaluate the impact of proposed monetary policies, sink/faucet adjustments, and marketplace fee changes.
  • Analyze sink and faucet dynamics across the platform to balance liquidity, optimize developer economy mechanics, and prevent systemic economic imbalances.
  • Partner closely with Product and Finance leadership to translate complex economic data into actionable policy recommendations and sustainable growth strategies.

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Health Insurance

Culture

Hybrid WorkCollaborative SpaceImpact-OrientedInclusive Hiring

Requirements

Required: MSc or PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, Physics, or a related quantitative field
Regions: Us

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About Roblox
Industry: gaming
Size: large

Roblox is an immersive 3D digital platform empowering a global community of developers and creators to build experiences for tens of millions of daily active users.

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Compensation
Base salary: $263,670 USD
Equity: Eligible for equity compensation