Roblox · 2 weeks ago
Distinguished Engineer, Machine Learning - Discovery
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$438K/yr - $523K/yr
15+ years expRoblox is a platform that empowers users to create and connect through immersive digital experiences. They are seeking a Senior Technical Director on Discovery to lead machine learning initiatives that enhance search and recommendation systems, driving content distribution and user engagement.
3D TechnologyGamingMetaverseOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Own the technical direction and implementation for the machine learning solutions that power the search and recommendation systems, driving Roblox content distribution
Author specs for new features and improvements
Lead other engineers by example and through technical direction as an individual contributor and create an engineering culture of excellence
Become an authority on our technology stack and make sure we always build new solutions the right way
Collaborate with other teams within Roblox to make sure we are building products with community and company first attitude
Balance researching new technologies with a practical approach to realize the research efforts into the Roblox products
Collaborate with the industry and communities where applicable and be ambassador for Roblox
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience and a consistent record of delivering and improving large-scale search and recommendation systems
Experience crafting and building large scale machine learning models with billions of parameters and launching them into production
The capability of breaking down long-term product requirements into iterative deliverable stages
Initiated and facilitated challenging technical decisions across multiple teams and organizations. You are empathetic and find common understanding
Deep technical expertise, you always start with the needs of the user, whether they are Roblox users or internal engineers
A generalist approach and you have mastered several languages and technologies already; you can easily adapt to any situation
The ability roll up your sleeves to tackle data problems or machine learning problems when they come up
A creative and strategic approach to solving hard problems. You simplify the complex. You bring in fresh ideas from new places
BS in Computer Science or a related discipline, MS/PhD are a definite plus
Benefits
Equity compensation
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Company
Roblox
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$874.45MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAltos Ventures
2024-10-01Post Ipo Equity
2022-04-12Series Unknown· $17.71M
2021-08-11Series Unknown
Leadership Team
David Baszucki
Founder and CEO
Michael Guthrie
CFO
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