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Medpace, Inc.

PhD Medical Physicist

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

PhD or Master degree in physics or in other relevant field with at least 5 years' experience in ... Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions * Modern, ecofriendly campus with an ...

Medpace, Inc.

PhD Medical Physicist

Denver, CO · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

PhD or Master degree in physics or in other relevant field with at least 5 years' experience in ... Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions * Modern, ecofriendly campus with an ...

Medpace, Inc.

PhD Medical Physicist

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$90K - $150K/yr

PhD or Master degree in physics or in other relevant field with at least 5 years' experience in ... Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions * Modern, ecofriendly campus with an ...

Netflix

Data Scientist 5 - Games

$372K - $600K/yr

Partner with games product and cloud gaming stakeholders (e.g., Games Product Management team ... At least 5 years of experience with a PhD degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Econometrics ...

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Data Scientist 5 - Games

$372K - $600K/yr

Partner with games product and cloud gaming stakeholders (e.g., Games Product Management team ... At least 5 years of experience with a PhD degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Econometrics ...

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How much do phd games jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for phd games in the United States is $14.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.82 and $15.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Phd Games vs Game Designer?

AspectPhd GamesGame Designer
Required CredentialsPhD in Game Design, Computer Science, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field
Work EnvironmentAcademic, research labs, or industry R&D teamsGame studios, entertainment companies, independent development
Industry UsageResearch, advanced development, academiaCreative development, production, and design of games

While Phd Games focuses on research, advanced development, and academic roles requiring a doctorate, Game Designers are primarily involved in the creative process of designing and developing games, often with a bachelor's or master's degree. Both roles are integral to the gaming industry but serve different functions and career paths.

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Infographic showing various Phd Games job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,839 per year, or $14.8 per hour.
[2026] Applied Scientist - PhD Intern

[2026] Applied Scientist - PhD Intern

Roblox

San Mateo, CA

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

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.

Teams Hiring For This Role:
  • Search and Discovery: powers major recommendation surfaces-conducting cutting-edge research in generative modeling, multimodal and MLLM technologies, designing advanced agentic AI algorithms to solve business requirements while achieving technical breakthroughs.
  • Economy: Expand the ML backbone powering monetization, marketplace, and payments, solving problems related to fraud, pricing, and personalization
  • Ads & Brands: Evolve the intersection of recommendation systems, ranking, and marketplace/auction theory to optimize sponsored content delivery
  • Safety: Create scalable AI for real-time safety & moderation using LLMs, NLP, and computer vision to safeguard text, voice, and accounts.
  • Engine: Develop innovative technology for our immersive 3D graphics, advancing geometry, physics simulation, motion diffusion models, and scalable distributed systems
  • Creator: Empower creators with generative AI and NLP technologies, building intuitive tools for automated content understanding and real-time localization
  • Foundational AI: Design and train 3D foundational models and optimize large-scale inference systems, enabling intelligent 3D content generation.
  • Infrastructure: Build systems that ensure the reliability and scalability of Roblox's datacenter, backbone, and edge networks, which support all of our production services.
You Will
  • 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
You Have
  • 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.

You may redact age, date of birth, and dates of attendance/graduation from your resume if you prefer.

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