Senior ML Engineer, PhD — Production-Scale AI

SportsTechJobs; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Full benefits

Job summary

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at the PhD Early Career level to design and deploy AI at global scale across our platform. You will prototype advanced models (deep learning, multimodal, NLP), collaborate with researchers and engineers, and translate research into production systems impacting hundreds of millions of daily users.

Candidates should be pursuing or holding a PhD in CS/engineering with a strong publication record; proficiency in Python and C++ is

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a PhD in CS/engineering with a relevant thesis.
• Deep expertise in deep learning, computer vision, NLP, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Go, or Java; experience building large-scale systems.
• Strong research record with publications or presentations in peer-reviewed venues.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and implement advanced AI/ML solutions at scale.
• Develop and deploy cutting-edge models (DL, generative AI, multimodal) to solve high-impact challenges.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams to translate research into production systems.
• Translate complex research into scalable infrastructure affecting hundreds of millions of daily users.
• Architect ML solutions from user needs to production delivery to boost engagement and safety.

Skills

Python

C++

Go

Java

Deep learning

Computer vision

NLP

Reinforcement learning

Distributed systems

Education

PhD in CS/Engineering

Job description

Roblox in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at the PhD Early Career level to design and deploy AI at global scale across our platform. You will prototype advanced models (deep learning, multimodal, NLP), collaborate with researchers and engineers, and translate research into production systems impacting hundreds of millions of daily users.

Candidates should be pursuing or holding a PhD in CS/engineering with a strong publication record; proficiency in Python and C++ is