Machine Learning Engineer

Workplays; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Larian Studios in Guildford is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to apply ML techniques to optimize our game engine, pipelines, and player experience. You will maintain ML systems and educate developers across the studio.

The role requires 4+ years in ML engineering, proficiency in Python, and a degree in a technical field. This is a full-time, on-site position in Guildford with opportunities to mentor and grow within a creative, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering.
• Proficient in Python.
• Degree in a technical field such as Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Passionate about AI, ML, and computational statistics.
• Willing to experiment, collaborate and iterate within a technical domain.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring.
• Full-time, on-site role in Guildford.

Responsibilities

• Explore opportunities for applying ML to optimize the game engine and pipelines.
• Maintain and improve ML systems critical to development pipelines.
• Educate developers across the studio in ML technologies.
• Generate and build a knowledge base of ML research and expertise.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

English communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

C++

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Explore opportunities for the application of ML techniques to optimize and improve our game engine, game creation pipelines, and ultimately enhance the player experience
• Maintain and improve the current ML systems that are critical to our development pipelines
• Educate all developers across the global studio in the domain and application of ML and associated technologies
• Generate, gather and build a knowledge base of research and expertise in the domain and application of ML

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering
• Proficient in python
• Degree in a technical field such as Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience
• Passionate about AI, ML, and computational statistics
• Open minded, willing to experiment, collaborate and iterate within a technical domain
• Good written and spoken English
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring
• This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the gaming industry
• Proficient in C++
• Experience in ML Ops (docker, K8s) and Reinforcement Learning

What We Offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Location: Guildford. Employment type: Full-time, on-site.