Epic Games · 1 hour ago
Principal Research Engineer
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffEpic Games is a leading company in the gaming and technology industry, known for its innovative approach to game development and real-time graphics. They are looking for a Principal Research Engineer to join their Research & Development team, where the role involves researching and prototyping machine learning and generative approaches for game content creation, and collaborating with engineers to implement novel technologies in Epic products.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Research and prototype machine learning and generative approaches for game content creation
Work with development engineers and product engineers to deploy and productize novel technology results in Epic products
Engage with the scientific community, contribute domain knowledge and advice in support of strategically relevant R&D efforts
Investigate, develop novel ideas, and expand the boundaries of the state-of-the-art in research
Contribute deep expertise and actionable knowledge in collaboration with other researchers and engineers at Epic Games
Guide and mentor junior researchers and students in the internship program
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Proven applied research impact in shipping titles
Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an emphasis on innovative and practical solutions
Excellent programming skills with a preference for experience with Python and C++
Experience working in common ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow, and rapid prototyping in Python
In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas: real-time graphics, computer vision, machine learning, animation, large-language models, speech recognition, speech synthesis, linguistics, performance-capture, 3D reconstruction
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Paid sabbatical
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
Recent News
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