Principal Research Engineer

Epic Games; Porto Alegre; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Epic Games recherche un Ingeniero de Recherche Principal passionné par les humains numériques et l'apprentissage automatique pour rejoindre son équipe de Recherche et Développement. Dans ce rôle, vous prototypez des technologies innovantes pour l'amélioration des jeux et travaillez en étroite collaboration avec des équipes interdisciplinaires pour transformer la production de médias numériques. Epic offre un environnement collaboratif et des avantages compétitifs, y compris une couverture complète des soins de santé.

Serviços

Couverture médicale complète

Chèques repas

Avantages de transport pour les employés sur site

Qualificações

• Impact de recherche appliquée démontrable dans les titres publiés.
• Compétences analytiques et de raisonnement solides.
• Expérience en prototypage rapide en Python.

Responsabilidades

• Rechercher et prototyper des approches d'apprentissage automatique.
• Travailler avec des ingénieurs de développement pour productiser les résultats.
• Encadrer et mentor des chercheurs juniors dans le programme de stage.

Conhecimentos

Machine Learning

Python

C++

Computer Vision

Animation

Formação académica

PhD en Informatique, Apprentissage Automatique, Mathématiques, Ingénierie ou domaine connexe

Ferramentas

PyTorch

Tensorflow

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - SPECIAL PROJECTS

What We Do

The Special Projects team at Epic is responsible for executing high-impact projects that push the envelope to define the future of real-time graphics and gaming technology (The Matrix Awakens, Lumen in the Land of Nanite). In collaboration with the Unreal Engine team, we strive to put our technology and knowledge into the hands of users, empowering developers and content creators with the most powerful suite of real-time tools in the world.

What You'll Do

The Epic Games Research & Development team is searching for an experienced hands-on Research Engineer. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for digital humans and experience with machine learning and animation tech. Epic Games creates and deploys advanced computer-vision, computer-graphics and machine learning technologies to transform the production and consumption of digital media. This includes physics based simulation, ML based character animation, neural and inverse rendering and automated generative animation techniques among others. At Epic R&D we research, develop and deploy such technologies for Epic’s Unreal Engine and other Epic Products.

In this role, you will

• 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
• To investigate, develop novel ideas, and expand the boundaries of the state-of-the-art in research.
• To contribute deep expertise and actionable knowledge in collaboration with other researchers and engineers at Epic Games. Tech transfer will typically involve working with Research Engineers and/or Software Engineers to provide expert technical guidance and implementation
• To guide and mentor junior researchers and students in the internship program
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 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
  
  
  

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees.

About Us

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Games, Software Development, and Entertainment Providers

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