[Summer 2026] Applied Scientist - Intern

Roblox • San Mateo, CA

89d • $72 - $72

About The Position

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. Roblox is spearheading the future of immersive entertainment with the ambitious goal of dominating 10% of the gaming market. Join us to tackle challenges that enable AI-driven creation and massive concurrency for a global community where innovation meets safety. During this 12 or 16 week internship, you will drive a project from ideation to experimentation, production or publication, with the possibility of continued collaboration beyond the internship. Your project will focus on the hardest problems in tech today affecting massive scale with 112+ million daily active users. We support experimentation and production with top researchers, engineers, faculty, and PhD candidates globally that can lead to publications at esteemed venues.

Requirements

• Possessing or 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 such as deep learning, computer vision, NLP, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Go, Java) and experience building and optimizing large-scale systems
• A strong research track record, evidenced by multiple publications and presentations in top-tier, peer-reviewed venues

Responsibilities

• Prototype and experiment with advanced AI, machine learning, and 3D technologies to solve real-world challenges at scale
• Translate cutting-edge research into production-ready features by working alongside world class engineering and product teams
• Develop and deliver solutions that enhance user experience, safety, and creativity on a global platform

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment
• Provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree