[2026] Machine Learning Engineer,… at Roblox · San Mateo

Summary: Roblox is a leading entertainment platform that allows millions to create and share immersive experiences. They are seeking a PhD Intern to engage in machine learning engineering, focusing on innovative solutions in recommendation systems and content understanding. Responsibilities: - Engage with Roblox as part of your PhD thesis during the internship and beyond on a case-by-case basis - Perform hands-on ML Engineering, develop prototypes, and conduct experiments to solve challenging problems - Transition and apply innovative ML breakthroughs into large scale production systems Required Qualifications: - Pursuing or recently completed a PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with a thesis aligned to Roblox areas - Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Node.js, Ruby, Python, C++, Lua, Swift, C#, or Java - Published and presented peer-reviewed articles in top-tier venues - Proficiency in coding, with experience building and optimizing large-scale systems Required Skills: Machine Learning, Programming Languages, Large-scale Systems Important Skills: Generative Modeling, Multimodal Technologies, Peer-reviewed Publications Nice-to-Have Skills: Prototyping, Experimentation Internship Start Date: Start in 2026