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Roblox

Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendation Systems - PhD Intern

Roblox
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onsite internship $72—$72 USD San Mateo

First indexed 24 Apr 2026

Description

As a PhD Intern on our Machine Learning team, you will be working on developing and deploying machine learning models to improve our recommendation systems. You will be part of a world-class team that is revolutionizing the entertainment industry and empowering millions of players worldwide.

During this 12 or 16-week internship, you will have the opportunity to conduct experiments at scale with millions of users globally, vast datasets, and cutting-edge client-server technologies. You will engage with Roblox as part of your PhD thesis during the internship and beyond on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay rate of $72.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Note: This is an internship opportunity, and not all benefits shown on this page are applicable.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/7755263