Job Description

Job Title: People Science Associate

Company: Roblox

Years of Experience: 0–2 Years (Entry-Level)

Location: San Mateo, California (On-site role at headquarters)

Role Type: Full-Time Position

Salary Range: USD $122,400 — $130,970 annually

(Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.)

Eligibility:

• U.S. work authorization required.
• The company may not be able to support certain visa categories or H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Role Overview

The People Science & Analytics team at Roblox partners with the People, Places, & Systems group to optimize the full employee lifecycle—from hiring and evaluation to learning, development, and well-being. In this role, you will support applied research projects, data collection, assessments, and validation studies, contributing to the design and execution of people programs. This position is ideal for candidates beginning a career in behavioral or organizational science who are eager to learn in a research-driven, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with applied research projects focused on employee experience, assessment, job analysis, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collect, organize, and clean data from surveys, interviews, and other sources to support research accuracy and rigor.
• Support qualitative research activities such as interviews, focus groups, coding open-ended responses, and documenting feedback.
• Help evaluate assessments, surveys, and pilot initiatives by contributing to review and validation processes.
• Research and summarize academic or applied literature to inform program development and decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Scientists, engineers, and data specialists.
• Continuously expand skills in behavioral science, applied research, and people analytics.

Skills and Qualifications

• Psychology, Behavioral Science, Cognitive Science, Sociology, Organizational Behavior, Learning Science, Business, HR, Economics, or similar human-behavior-focused field.
• Basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodology.
• Familiarity with job analysis, surveys, performance measurement, or program evaluation.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and analytical tools, or interest in learning them.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized communication style with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional settings.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset are aligned with a fast-paced tech environment.