Full-Time

Principal / Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Search and Discovery

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Roblox

Roblox

5,001-10,000 employees

Virtual platform for user-generated experiences

Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$189.1k - $233.8kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

In-office required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
LLM
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Requirements
  • 7+ (for principal) or 4+ (for senior) years of experience designing and building scalable machine learning solutions to solve NLU use cases
  • Experienced with transformer based model training, inference, and product integration
  • BS in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • Advanced degrees are a definite plus
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement the machine learning solutions that power the visual and text based search and discovery system to drive Roblox content distribution
  • Design and implement large scale recommendation models
  • Design and implement LLMs for visual understanding and natural language understanding
  • Author specs for new features and improvement
  • Collaborate with other teams within Roblox to make sure we are building products with a community first mindset
  • Balance researching new technologies with a practical approach to accomplish the research efforts into the Roblox products
  • Communicate with the industry and communities where applicable and be ambassador for Roblox.
Desired Qualifications
  • Initiated and facilitated challenging technical decisions across multiple teams and organizations
  • Start with the needs of the user, whether they are Roblox users or internal engineers
  • Take a creative and strategic approach to solving hard problems
  • Simplify the complex and bring in fresh ideas from new places

Roblox operates a virtual platform where users can learn, work, play, and socialize. The platform is built around a community of developers and creators who use Roblox Studio, a user-friendly design tool, to create engaging multiplayer experiences. It primarily targets audiences under the age of 18, making it one of the leading entertainment platforms for this age group, as shown by its high monthly visits and user engagement. Unlike many other platforms, Roblox focuses on user-generated content, allowing millions of new users to join each month, often through recommendations from friends. The company generates revenue through in-platform purchases and subscriptions, creating a thriving ecosystem for both users and creators.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$897.6M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Roblox's partnerships in educational gaming enhance its appeal to socially conscious users.
  • Offering 25% more currency for web purchases boosts direct sales and user engagement.
  • Strong investor confidence is evident from significant investments by major financial entities.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors like MapleStory Worlds could divert users and developers from Roblox.
  • Tensions with app store providers may arise from Roblox's new currency strategy.
  • Resurgence of platforms like Minecraft and Fortnite challenges Roblox's market share.

What makes Roblox unique

  • Roblox offers a unique platform for user-generated 3D experiences and multiplayer games.
  • Roblox Studio empowers developers with intuitive tools for creating immersive digital content.
  • Roblox's focus on under-18 audiences sets it apart in the gaming industry.

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Benefits

Benefits and Perks - The health and well-being of our employees and their families is our top priority. We offer robust and comprehensive programs with variety to best meet your needs.

Well-Being Benefits - With flexible time off and a bi-annual, company-wide spring/summer recharge, Roblox knows how to balance working hard with winding down.

Financial Benefits - Competitive compensation packages, 401(k) matching, and flexible share incentives that let you choose how to share in our success.

Health and Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, family planning resources, and 12 weeks off for all new parents.

Flexible Workplace - Our hybrid work schedule balances working onsite and working remotely. Enjoy daily lunch and an in-house fitness center when working from our San Mateo headquarters.