Jobs at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. in United States

This Senior Data Scientist role will focus on designing and developing advanced AI-driven solutions for game developers and gamers. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Reinforcement Learning (RL), Generative AI agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to create intelligent gaming tools and experiences. This role involves working closely with AI engineers, game developers, and software engineers to build cutting-edge AI capabilities that enhance game mechanics, player engagement, and content generation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement rewards-based agents using Reinforcement Learning (RL) for testing gaming applications.
• Develop and optimize agents and advanced RAG-based solutions for dynamic game content creation, adaptive player interactions, and enhanced gaming experiences.
• Collaborate with game developers, designers, and software engineers to integrate AI models into game development workflows.
• Build and optimize AI-powered gaming tools, enabling developers to create more immersive and dynamic player experiences.
• Develop and fine-tune models to improve AI in gaming applications.
• Analyze and preprocess game data, training AI models to adapt and improve in-game decision-making processes.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI for gaming, ensuring our solutions remain state-of-the-art.
• Evaluate model performance and drift through experimentation and benchmarking, improving efficiency and scalability.
• Assist in the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of AI models in production environments.
• Document findings, methodologies, and research for internal knowledge sharing and external publications, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Reinforcement Learning (RL), Generative AI agents, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
• Proficiency in Python and experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow for deep learning.
• Experience with game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine is a plus.
• Familiarity with LLMs, transformers, diffusion models, and self-learning AI systems.
• Experience in training and fine-tuning large-scale AI models.
• Experience with cloud-based AI deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate research into practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for gaming and an understanding of game mechanics, AI-driven storytelling, and player engagement strategies.

Education & Experience

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field (Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience in AI research or applied machine learning, preferably in gaming or interactive media.