[2027] Applied Scientist - PhD Intern

About the Role

Roblox is seeking an Applied Scientist PhD Intern for 2027 to develop foundational and applied machine learning methods for a platform serving millions of daily active users and billions of daily AI requests. Research areas include computer vision and graphics, multimodality, natural language processing, recommendation systems, real-time 3D generative AI, and ecosystem economics.

The full-time internship lasts 12 or 16 weeks during Winter, Summer, or Fall. Interns own a high-impact project from ideation and experimentation through production and publication. Continued research collaboration beyond the internship may be possible with researchers, engineers, faculty, and PhD candidates.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, experiment with, and deploy advanced AI, machine learning, and 3D technologies to solve real-world challenges at scale.
• Translate cutting-edge research into production-ready features with cross-functional engineering and product teams.
• Develop, deliver, and optimize solutions that measurably improve user experience, safety, and creativity.

Qualifications

• Possess or be pursuing a PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with a thesis aligned to Roblox’s research areas.
• Deep expertise in a relevant technical domain, including deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, C++, Go, or Java, with experience building and optimizing large-scale systems.
• A strong research track record demonstrated by multiple publications and presentations in highly regarded peer-reviewed venues.

Location and Schedule

• San Mateo, California, United States.
• Office-based roles are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional office presence Monday and Friday unless otherwise noted.

Compensation

• Posted hourly pay range: $72–$72 USD.
• Actual pay depends on professional background, training, experience, location, business needs, and market demand, and may fall outside the expected range. The range is subject to change.
• Not all benefits shown on the posting page apply to internships.

Application Information

• Applicants may redact age, date of birth, and attendance or graduation dates from their resumes.
• Roblox provides reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during recruiting.
• For US-based roles, Roblox may be unable to employ candidates with work authorization tied to certain US visa categories or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.