Research Programmer

Summary

Join the Special Projects team at Epic Games as a Research Programmer to drive core algorithms and research, collaborate with programmers, designers, and artists, and play a critical role in making the next generation of technology used in games within the Fortnite ecosystem.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Programming, or a related discipline
• 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Investigate, develop novel ideas, and expand the boundaries of the state-of-the-art in research
• Research contributions include publishing and presenting academic papers at top conferences and journals
• Contribute deep expertise and actionable knowledge in collaboration with other researchers, programmers artists and designers at Epic Games
• Guide and mentor junior researchers and students in the internship program

Benefits

• 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents
• Coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability)
• Retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match
• EAP (employee assistance program)
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents