Principal ML Engineer, Embodied AI & Smart NPCs

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 345,040 - 399,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading gaming platform in San Mateo is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to focus on research and the development of AI and behavioral agents. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Computer Vision, along with a PhD or Master's degree. Responsibilities include designing foundational models, mentoring engineers, and crafting a roadmap for Game AI. This role offers a competitive salary and requires a passion for applying research to real-world applications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Research Scientist.
• Record of top-tier publications in embodied agents or related domains.
• Deep understanding of low-latency motor control and strategic reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Design foundations for embodied agents mastering human-like movement.
• Define the roadmap for Game AI and Embodied Intelligence.
• Balance cutting-edge research with practical constraints for millions of users.

Skills

Imitation Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Computer Vision

Computer Graphics

Robotics

Agentic Reasoning

Python (PyTorch/TensorFlow)

C#, C++

Education

PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Applied Math

Job description

A leading gaming platform in San Mateo is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to focus on research and the development of AI and behavioral agents. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Computer Vision, along with a PhD or Master's degree. Responsibilities include designing foundational models, mentoring engineers, and crafting a roadmap for Game AI. This role offers a competitive salary and requires a passion for applying research to real-world applications.