Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for aSenior Expert Research Engineerto join the development of a new IP.
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team ofhighly skilleddevelopers to build something innovative exhilarating and expansively entertaining!
As afoundingmember ofournew ML researchdepartmentyoullbe focusing on bringingyour knowledge ofstate-of-the-artML models tosolving problemsand improving systemsin game development;enriching our player experience and augmenting our teams abilitiesto create high-quality content.Yourinitial focus will beon animationsystemsincludinglip-synctext-to-speech and relatedtechniques but weaim topushthe boundaries of on-devicereal-timeperformanceuses of machine learningin other areas as well giving you the opportunity to have an outsized impact on a widerarea of video game systems.
As a member of the projectyoullhelp take the studio and our game from great to even betterwith a focus on inclusivity mutual respect (for ourselves and our players) thoughtfulness empathy professionalism and collaboration.
Youllhelp us by
Developingand trainingmodelsto solveconcrete game-relatedproblems initially focused on animationlip-sync text-to-speech andmore.
Workingclosely with domain expertsfromElsewhere Activision and Microsofttoadvance state of artquality andreal-timeinferenceperformance.
Helping toidentifytrainingdata needs anddevise data acquisition strategies together with domain experts andasset creators.
Creating best practices for research and productization developingrobust andefficient training pipelinesfor production cases.
Youreawesome because you have
3 years of experience developing ML modelsfor real-time inference scenarios.
APhDorappliedresearch background inindustryaroundmachine learningor relevant areas of technology.
Very strongmath skills with a solid understanding of linear algebrastatisticsprobability andother ML-related math specializations.
Excellent Python development skills withverygoodknowledgeofmodernMLframeworkssuch asPyTorch.
Good understanding ofML inference considerations like on-device deployment etc.
Strong ability to distill complex technical conceptsintoimportant detailsin discussions with inter-disciplinary teams.
Bonus points for
Knowledge of animationsystems(IKetc.) computer graphicsreal-time physics etc.
Working knowledge of C programming.
Experience in the computer games industry.
Your Platform
Built from the ground up Elsewhere Entertainment is a premier and standalone studio dedicated toestablishingan environment that inspires bold and diverse ideas. The teams underlying mission encourages everyone to explore and collaborate creatively to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy that resonates far beyond games.
The talented team at Elsewhere Entertainment consists of a collection of storytelling experts whose credits include The Last of Us Uncharted The Witcher Cyberpunk Destiny Tom Clancys The Division and Far Cry.
Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment.Weredriven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Werenot just looking back at our decades-long legacy;wereforging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Werein the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re the team behind Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Call of Duty: WWII. As one of the top video game developers in the industry, we dive head first into every new project, ready to ideate and create. The strength of our teams makes us not ... View more