
About Roblox
Empowering creators in a vibrant gaming universe
Key Highlights
- Over 200 million monthly active users globally
- More than $500 million paid to developers in 2022
- Headquartered in South San Mateo, CA
- $922.8 million raised in Series G funding
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform headquartered in South San Mateo, CA, that connects over 200 million monthly active users. The platform empowers its community to create and monetize their own games, with over $500 million paid out to developers in 2022 alone. As a leader in the...
🎁 Benefits
Roblox offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance. Employees a...
🌟 Culture
Roblox fosters a creator-centric culture, encouraging employees to innovate and collaborate while prioritizing user safety. The company values communi...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Roblox is hiring a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead initiatives in safety and community engagement. You'll work with machine learning, classifiers, and AI-powered tools to enhance user experiences. This role requires extensive experience in machine learning and AI technologies.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in machine learning and AI, with extensive experience in developing and deploying models that enhance user safety and engagement. Your expertise in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras allows you to build robust solutions that address complex challenges in a large-scale environment.
You are passionate about creating safer online communities and have a deep understanding of the ethical implications of AI technologies. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with product teams to influence the roadmap and prioritize initiatives that align with the company's mission.
Your experience includes designing classifiers for various types of content and behavior, ensuring that the tools you develop are effective in detecting and mitigating problematic interactions. You are adept at using data-driven approaches to inform your decisions and continuously improve the systems you build.
You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You are a mentor to junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and fostering a culture of learning and innovation within your team.
Desirable
Experience with automation and experimentation in machine learning workflows is a plus. Familiarity with 3D models and their classification can enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer at Roblox, you will lead the development of machine learning models that enhance the safety and civility of our online community. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and drive the implementation of AI-powered tools that protect users and foster positive interactions.
You will be responsible for designing and deploying classifiers that can effectively detect problematic content and behavior, ensuring that our platform remains a safe space for users of all ages. Your work will directly impact the user experience, helping to create a more inclusive and civil environment.
You will also engage in experimentation to evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches and continuously refine your models based on real-world feedback. Your insights will help shape the product roadmap and influence strategic decisions across the organization.
In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers. You will foster a collaborative team culture that encourages innovation and creativity.
What we offer
At Roblox, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that values optimism and civility. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on millions of users worldwide.
Join us in shaping the future of human interaction through technology. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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