Research and Development Scientist
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Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ubisoft La forge is looking to explore the application of Implicit representation latest progress into Character & Animation. This position is at the intersection of rendering techniques new representations for the goal of exploring new way to create never seen before character in games.
About La Forge
La Forge bridges academia and video game production bringing together scholars and industry experts to facilitate technical prototyping based on the latest academic progress. Together we explore subjects such as rendering animation AI audio and physics to tackle some of the biggest challenges in art and tech in gaming. Dedicated to innovation we aim to accelerate research and development through prototyping to help content creators build increasingly believable worlds and better understand our players.
What you will do :
- Define and develop our research topics within your area of expertise:
Develop novel algorithms for 4D avatar reconstruction from light stage data.
Investigate neural implicit representations (e.g. NeRF Gaussian splats) for dynamic human modeling.
Develop generative models that scale avatar creation beyond physical capture.
- Collaborate with other La Forge team members to develop proof-of-concept prototypes.
- Communicate progress within and outside Ubisoft by publishing papers presenting at conferences etc.
- Oversee and guide graduate students.
- Participate in recruitment to assess candidates for internships and full-time positions.
- Stay up to date on the latest academic advances & industry trends within your area of specialization.
Qualifications :
What you bring
- A PhD in Computer Vision Graphics Machine Learning or a related technical field
- Experience with generative models (diffusion models flow matching...) neural implicit representations (Gaussian Splats Neural Radiance Fields) neural and physically based rendering and volumetric representations.
- A background in applied or basic research (in industry or academia) the ability to lead research through standard experimental methodologies
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch).
- A highly collaborative spirit excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills
- Curiosity critical thinking and resourcefulness (youll have access to data game engines and world-class experts)
- Contributions to public research (e.g. published papers in relevant venues like NeurIPS ICML ACL SIGGRAPH or GDC)
- Motivation to find solutions to real world problems related to the video game industry
- Familiarity with photogrammetry light stage capture relighting techniques OLAT (One Light at A Time) is a plus.
Additional Information :
About us
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and
memorable gaming experiences from Assassins Creed Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more.
We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If youre passionate
about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries join our journey and help us create
the unknown!
we embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connectedwith your team and aligned with
business priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life
that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
Opened in October 2011, Ubisoft Abu Dhabi is one of the first major video game studios based in the UAE capital and is focusing on developing and bringing to market successful mobile games for a worldwide audience. This position is based in the vibrant expat city of Abu Dhabi, the c ... View more
