Roblox · 4 months ago
Distinguished Engineer, Machine Learning - Safety
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$392K/yr - $449K/yr
10+ years expRoblox is a platform that empowers a global community to create and share immersive experiences. They are seeking a Technical Director in the Safety organization to lead machine learning initiatives focused on user safety and civility, ensuring a secure environment for their community.
3D TechnologyGamingMetaverseOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Own the technical direction and implementation of machine learning solutions for safety-related systems
Lead and mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and inclusivity
Break down long-term product requirements into iterative deliverable stages, ensuring continuous improvement
Craft and build large-scale machine learning models with billions of parameters, ensuring production-readiness
Facilitate challenging technical decisions across multiple teams, demonstrating empathy and finding common understanding
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the machine learning roadmap
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience delivering and improving large-scale machine learning systems
Proven expertise in creating and launching machine learning models from scratch
Ability to handle data problems, train models with large datasets, and ensure system reliability at scale
Experience with distributed systems, data architecture, and model extraction
Strong programming skills and willingness to be hands-on as necessary
Prior experience in a leadership role with a technical focus, including mentoring engineering teams
Own the technical direction and implementation of machine learning solutions for safety-related systems
Lead and mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and inclusivity
Break down long-term product requirements into iterative deliverable stages, ensuring continuous improvement
Craft and build large-scale machine learning models with billions of parameters, ensuring production-readiness
Facilitate challenging technical decisions across multiple teams, demonstrating empathy and finding common understanding
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the machine learning roadmap
A creative and strategic problem-solver, able to simplify complex issues while integrating fresh ideas
Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported
Passionate about maintaining deep technical expertise while meeting end-user needs
Knowledgeable about cutting-edge ML technologies, including LLMs
Preferred
Experienced in NLP or computer vision
Familiar with maintaining and evolving safety systems at scale
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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