Second Dinner is hiring a
Mid-Level Research Engineer, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Mid I or Mid II Research Engineer at Second Dinner, a remote-first game development studio. The role involves researching and building applications for large language models to transform the way games are developed. The position requires a strong foundation in deep learning, experience with LLMs, software development skills, and collaboration across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields
• Experience modifying, fine tuning, and adapting deep learning models
• Experience with training, augmenting, and integrating LLMs (RAG, fine tuning, prompting, chain-of-thought, etc)
• Experience in end-to-end research and development for applied ML systems
• Strong fundamental understanding of deep learning techniques, especially ones relevant to LLMs
• Software development experience with one or more of Python (preferred), C++, C#
• Demonstrated success in highly collaborative cross-functional environments

Responsibilities

• Ideate on novel applications of LLM research to the game development space
• Conduct applied research on relevant techniques and technologies
• Work with the AI team to pitch, design, prototype, and build out applications that leverage LLMs across the company
• Work across teams to integrate and customize LLM powered tools into workflows, prototypes, and existing games
• Keep up to date on emerging technology and advancements in the field of LLMs
• Contribute to the vision and strategy for LLMs at Second Dinner

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Second Dinner paying 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for dependents for many plans
• 401(k) contribution with no waiting period
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Home office improvement bonus
• Paid Vacation & Sick time
• Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions covered each benefits plan year
• Remote-first with core overlap hours between 10AM and 4PM PT
• Company Winter Holiday shutdown (Dec 25-Jan 1)
• Company Summer Holiday shutdown (week of July 4)
• Company Events - In-person Summer all-hands gathering, in-person holiday party, annual camping event, and virtual events throughout the year