Research Scientist, Game Theory & Multi-Agent Systems

Google DeepMind; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research organization is seeking a Research Scientist to pioneer high-impact research in multi-agent learning and game theory. Responsibilities include leading research programs, publishing influential papers, and prototyping algorithms with JAX. Candidates should hold a PhD and have a strong publication track record in machine learning or game theory. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research that promises to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in machine learning or game theory.
• Track record of influential publications in top-tier venues.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term research programs in multi-agent learning.
• Publish papers in top-tier conferences.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate research claims.

Skills

Prototyping ML models in Python

Strong record of publications

Deep mathematical fluency

Experience in algorithmic game theory

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

JAX

Job description

Overview

London, UK

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

About Us

The Game Theory Research Team seeks to achieve foundational breakthroughs in our understanding of strategic intelligence, cooperation, and emergent behaviour in AI systems. We publish our work in premier academic venues to advance the field and to steer the future of AI towards safe and socially beneficial outcomes. We are looking for a pioneering Research Scientist to set and execute an ambitious research agenda at the frontier of multi-agent learning.

The Role

As a Research Scientist, you will be working on high-impact research projects that push the boundaries of game theory and AI. You will be responsible for formulating new theories, designing novel algorithms, and driving the intellectual agenda of the team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conceiving and leading a long-term research program in areas such as equilibrium computation, learning dynamics, mechanism design for AI, or emergent communication.
• Publishing influential papers in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, AAAI, AAMAS, EC) and contributing to the wider scientific community.
• Designing and conducting rigorous experiments to validate theoretical claims, collaborating closely with Research Engineers to test hypotheses at an unprecedented scale.
• Prototyping novel algorithms and models, primarily using JAX to rapidly test and iterate on new ideas.
• Mentoring junior researchers and interns, and acting as a thought leader on the strategic and safety implications of multi-agent AI, both within Google and externally.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• A strong record of influential publications in top-tier machine learning or game theory venues.
• Experience prototyping and evaluating ML models in Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internationally recognized research in algorithmic game theory, learning in games, mean-field games, evolutionary game theory, or multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL).
• Deep mathematical fluency and a track record of proving rigorous theoretical results.
• Hands-on experience prototyping complex research ideas in JAX.
• Experience setting a research agenda and leading long-term, multi-person research collaborations.

At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Application Deadline: 10th October