Research Programmer

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Research Programmer for the Fortnite ecosystem. This role involves developing core algorithms, collaborating with various teams, and publishing research. Candidates should hold a PhD and possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python and C++. Epic offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents

Supplemental medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental well-being program with free therapy

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent programming skills.
• Experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop novel ideas in research.
• Publish and present academic papers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at Epic Games.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming

Machine Learning

Computer Vision

Real-time Graphics

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

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. 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

We are seeking a Research Programmer to join the research team for a main internal project in the Fortnite ecosystem. They will be responsible for driving core algorithms and research, collaborating, and iterating between programmers, designers, and artists, playing a critical role in making the next generation of technology used in games within the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will

• Investigate, develop novel ideas, and expand the boundaries of the state-of-the-art in research.
• Publish and present academic papers at top conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with researchers, programmers, artists, and designers at Epic Games.
• Guide and mentor junior researchers and students in the internship program.

What we're looking for

• 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.

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer 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) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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