Principal Research Engineer
| Company | Epic Games |
|---|---|
| Location | Morrisville, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 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
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
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.