[Summer 2026] People Science - PhD Intern

Roblox • San Mateo, CA

2h • $52 - $52 • Hybrid

About The Position

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
The People Science team applies industrial-organizational psychology, research methods, and data analytics to improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience. This role supports evidence-based initiatives across talent management, leadership, engagement, organizational design, and workforce strategy.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a PhD program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in experimental research design, psychometrics, and quantitative/qualitative analysis.
• Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
• Interest in applying psychological science to real-world organizational challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify organizational challenges and opportunities related to employee experience, effectiveness, and business outcomes.
• Design and conduct research studies, including surveys, experiments, interviews, and program evaluations.
• Analyze organizational data to generate insights that inform talent decisions, workforce strategy, and organizational practices.
• Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders and HR partners.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree