About the job
Roblox is a dynamic platform where millions engage daily to explore, create, and connect through immersive 3D experiences crafted by a vibrant global community of developers and creators.
Our mission at Roblox is to empower individuals to bring their imaginative experiences to life, transforming how people connect from anywhere in the world and on any device. We are dedicated to fostering a community that champions optimism and civility, and we are actively seeking exceptional talent to join us on this journey.
Joining Roblox means you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of human interaction, tackling unique technical challenges at scale, and contributing to safer, more respectful shared experiences for users worldwide.
Why Focus on Safety?
At Roblox, our commitment is to connect a billion people with optimism and civility. The Safety organization is at the forefront of creating civil immersive online communities. We proactively identify, remove, and mitigate problematic content and behaviors, ensuring that Roblox remains a safe, inclusive, and civil platform that nurtures positive relationships globally.
Why Safety AI Systems?
As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Safety AI Systems, you will be instrumental in defining the future of proactive moderation while making a significant social impact through innovative machine learning solutions. This role merges the technical authority of a Principal Engineer with the leadership of an Engineering Manager, addressing critical safety challenges.
You will establish the 3-5 year technical strategy and architectural framework guiding how Roblox employs machine learning—from rapid text filtering to utilizing multimodal Generative AI—to address the most complex safety issues on the platform. Your leadership will shape the execution roadmap and technical planning, overseeing the launch of high-priority machine learning initiatives. You will set the standards for innovation in data quality, model robustness, and ethical deployment across the entire Content & Communication Safety ML division.
Lead and expand a high-performing team of contributors, offering both strategic direction and hands-on mentorship to those responsible for the architectural evolution of our safety systems.

