# [2027] Applied Scientist - PhD Intern at Roblox

- Company: Roblox
- What the company does: Roblox is a global platform where millions of people gather together every day to imagine, create, and share experiences with each other in immersive, user-generated 3D worlds. Backed by Greylock, a16z and Index.
- Company website: https://about.roblox.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: San Mateo, CA, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply by: 2026-11-22
- Apply: https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/8242621?gh_jid=8242621&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/roblox-2027-applied-scientist-phd-intern/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Possess or are 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, NLP, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Go, Java) with experience building and optimizing large-scale systems
- A strong research track record, evidenced by multiple publications and presentations in highly regarded peer-reviewed venues

Tags: Early Career Internship - PhD

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