Research Scientist

Epic Games; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry seeks a Research Scientist in Greater London. This role involves developing innovative technologies for digital humans in Unreal Engine, requiring strong expertise in computer graphics and machine learning. Join a dynamic R&D team to push the boundaries of character realism while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical insurance

Health care cash plan

Dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

Critical illness coverage

Cycle to work scheme

Flu shots and health checks

Mental well-being program

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
• Experience with computer graphics, vision, and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for human face and body detection.
• Work with researchers and artists on character creation.
• Research and develop methods for modeling and animating digital humans.

Skills

Problem-solving

Computer graphics

Computer vision

Geometry processing

Machine learning

Education

MSc/Ph.D. in computer science or electrical engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

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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 - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

The MetaHuman team at Epic Games is looking for an experienced research engineer. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for digital humans and experience in the fields of computer graphics, computer vision, geometry processing, and machine learning. You will develop and apply algorithms in the domain of human face and body detection, segmentation, reconstruction, modeling, rigging, tracking, and animation to help us build the next generation of digital humans. We have developed one of the world's best face and body 3D and 4D scanners and have the team and toolsets for creating extremely precise datasets. If you are looking to push the state-of-the-art using the best data out there and would like to help us cross the uncanny valley, we'd like to hear from you!

In this role, you will

• Be part of the MetaHuman R&D team, proving out new technologies to raise the bar of real-time digital humans and characters in Unreal Engine
• Work directly with a team of researchers, artists, and engineers to learn all aspects of the character creation process from scanning and performance capture to animation and rendering
• Help identify points of friction in our processes and tools, and research new techniques to automate and improve the realism of the art team's work
• Research and develop generative methods for modeling and animating digital humans
• Stay well-informed on the latest research on digital character technologies
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience with computer graphics, computer vision, and geometry processing techniques
• Strong mathematical background
• Understanding of mathematical optimization and modern machine learning concepts
• MSC/Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++
  
  
  

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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

  Other

• Industries

  Computer Games, Software Development, and Entertainment Providers

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