Coding Agent Research Intern (6-month Internship)

Tencent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent is seeking a Coding Agent Research Intern to work on cutting-edge AI, game content generation, and world models. You will contribute to automatic code generation, debugging, and experimental validation, collaborating with senior researchers and game teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Master’s or PhD in CS/AI/ML, skilled in Python, with a foundation in deep learning and familiarity with LLMs and intelligent agents; knowledge of Unity/Unreal is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Familiar with Python, strong programming skills and a solid foundation in deep learning; understand the basic principles of large language models and intelligent agents.
• Capable of independently conducting experiments, debugging code, and optimizing models from design to validation.
• Strong interest in game development, procedural content generation, and generative AI in interactive entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Develop LLM-based game coding agents to enable automatic code generation, game logic development, error diagnosis, automatic debugging, and iterative optimization.
• Explore the use of AI to fully automate the generation of game demos, core gameplay, levels, and other procedural game content.
• Drive the practical application of research outcomes in game development and interactive entertainment scenarios, and produce high-quality technical reports, papers, or patents.
• Collaborate closely with senior researchers and game development teams to jointly explore AI-driven game development and virtual world construction technologies.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

LLMs

Intelligent agents

Education

Master’s or PhD in CS/AI/ML

Job description

Tencent is an Internet-based platform company founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998. We use technology to enrich the lives of Internet users and assist the digital upgrade of enterprises. Our mission is "Value for Users, Tech for Good". We embrace a culture of teamwork & creativity and are driven by our values - Integrity, Proactivity, Collaboration and Creativity.

We are rapidly expanding our international operations and are looking for top talent to propel us forward. Combining the results-oriented nature of a start-up with the resources of a profitable and leading Internet company, Tencent offers a unique opportunity for aspiring individuals to thrive.

Responsibilities

Focus on cutting-edge algorithm research and development in AI Coding Agents, fully automated game generation, and game world models, exploring key issues such as code generation, intelligent debugging, gameplay, and level generation. As a Coding Agent Research Intern, you will participate in one or more of the following tasks:

• Develop LLM-based game coding agents to enable automatic code generation, game logic development, error diagnosis, automatic debugging, and iterative optimization.


• Explore the use of AI to fully automate the generation of game demos, core gameplay, levels, and other procedural game content. Track cutting-edge directions such as Coding Agents, code large language models, and world models, and conduct algorithm experiments, paper reproduction, and technological innovation.


• Drive the practical application of research outcomes in game development and interactive entertainment scenarios, and produce high-quality technical reports, papers, or patents.


• Collaborate closely with senior researchers and game development teams to jointly explore AI-driven game development and virtual world construction technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field.


• Familiar with Python, with solid programming skills and a strong foundation in deep learning; understand the basic principles of large language models and intelligent agents.


• Capable of independently conducting experiments, debugging code, and optimizing models, and able to complete the full workflow from solution design to experimental validation.


• Strong interest in game development, procedural content generation, and the application of generative AI in interactive entertainment. Good communication, collaboration, and technical presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or other game engines; experience in developing Coding Agents, code large language models, tool use, or multi-agent systems is preferred.


• Experience publishing relevant papers at top-tier conferences or journals such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, ICML, and NeurIPS is preferred.