Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Embodied AI and Smart NPCs

📋 Description

• Lead research and development of Embodied AI for Roblox games.
• Design foundation models for embodied agents with human-like movement.
• Define the long-term Game AI roadmap and technical bar-raiser.
• Balance cutting-edge DL research with production constraints.
• Mentor engineers and researchers to foster excellence.
• Collaborate with Product, Backend, and Game Engine teams.

🎯 Requirements

• PhD or Master’s in CS/Applied Math; top-tier publications a plus.
• 7+ years as ML Engineer or Research Scientist on real products.
• Deep expertise in Imitation Learning, RL, CV, graphics; low-latency motor control.
• Proficiency in Python (PyTorch/TensorFlow); familiarity with C#, C++.
• Experience training models on large-scale distributed clusters.
• Passion for bridging research to production impacting millions of users.

🎁 Benefits

• Equity compensation and broad benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Career growth through collaboration with ML leaders.
• Onsite work Tue–Thu with optional Mon/Fri.