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[2027] Senior Machine Learning Engineer - PhD Early Career

San Mateo, CAFull-time$197k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Build AI-driven infrastructure and production ML systems for Roblox's 3D immersive platform serving hundreds of millions of daily active users.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (PhD Early Career)

Builds

Core platform features, scalable ML infrastructure, and production-ready AI systems

Domain

Internet / Immersive Entertainment / AI Research

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning, Computer Vision, Graphics, NLP, Reinforcement Learning, Distributed Systems, Python, C++, Go, Java, Large-scale system optimization, Academic research

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Python, C++, Go, Java

Responsibilities

Prototype and implement advanced AI/ML solutions at scale; Develop and deploy cutting-edge models (deep learning, generative AI, multimodal); Collaborate with researchers and product teams to translate research into production systems; Translate complex research into scalable infrastructure; Work backward from user needs to architecture to improve engagement and safety.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with research focus