Principal Research Engineer
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Job Description
WHAT MAKES US EPIC
At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING - SPECIAL PROJECTS
What We Do
The Special Projects team at Epic is responsible for executing high-impact projects that push the envelope to define the future of real-time graphics and gaming technology (The Matrix Awakens Lumen in the Land of Nanite). In collaboration with the Unreal Engine team we strive to put our technology and knowledge into the hands of users empowering developers and content creators with the most powerful suite of real-time tools in the world.
What Youll 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 Epics 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 were 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
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical dental and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers and commuter benefits for onsite employees.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve 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. Epics 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
