Senior Research Engineer

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of game development and technology innovation. As a Research Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in machine learning and animation to create groundbreaking technologies for digital media. Collaborate with a talented team to push the boundaries of real-time graphics and enhance user experiences. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and creative environment, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a culture that values innovation and well-being.

Benefits

100% Medical Premium Coverage

Unlimited PTO

401k with Competitive Match

Mental Well-being Program

Paid Sabbatical after 7 Years

Company-wide Paid Breaks

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or related field required.
• Proven impact in applied research and shipping titles.

Responsibilities

• Research and prototype machine learning approaches for game content.
• Engage with the scientific community and contribute domain knowledge.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

C++

Computer Vision

Real-time Graphics

Animation Techniques

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Master's in Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

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 - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

The Epic Games Research & Development team is searching for an experienced hands-on Research Engineer. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for digital humans and experience with machine learning and animation tech. Epic Games creates and deploys advanced computer-vision, computer-graphics and machine learning technologies to transform the production and consumption of digital media. This includes physics based simulation, ML based character animation, neural and inverse rendering and automated generative animation techniques among others. At Epic R&D we research, develop and deploy such technologies for Epic’s Unreal Engine and other Epic Products.

In this role, you will

• Research and prototype machine learning and generative approaches for game content creation
• Work with development engineers and product engineers to deploy and productize novel technology results in Epic products
• Engage with the scientific community, contribute domain knowledge and advice in support of strategically relevant R&D efforts
• To investigate, develop novel ideas, and expand the boundaries of the state-of-the-art in research
• To contribute deep expertise and actionable knowledge in collaboration with other researchers and engineers at Epic Games. Tech transfer will typically involve working with Research Engineers and/or Software Engineers to provide expert technical guidance and implementation
• To guide and mentor junior researchers and students in the internship program

What we're looking for

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven applied research impact in shipping titles
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an emphasis on innovative and practical solutions
• Excellent programming skills with a preference for experience with Python and C++
• Experience working in common ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow, and rapid prototyping in Python
• In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas: real-time graphics, computer vision, machine learning, animation, large-language models, speech recognition, speech synthesis, linguistics, performance-capture, 3D reconstruction

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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.