Machine learning expert

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, Framework, SQL, Machine learning techniques, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Computer Graphics

Job Description

Interested in applying machine learning to advance the field of computer games and game production? We are looking for a machine/deep learning expert to join our global (remote) R&D team with a focus on developing techniques for improving games for our players. We are interested in pushing multiple fields including, but not limited to, generative models for content production, data denoising and compression, and animation synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Researching and implementing novel, or improvements to state of art, machine learning techniques for use in upcomings games or as part of the production of same
• Stay up to date with current research in the domain of machine learning in the context of computer games or other applicable fields
• Collaborating with other Tencent teams and studios to ensure that the techniques being developed are applicable to upcoming titles or their production

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of a least one modern ML framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, …
• Proven hands-on experience developing ML models from problem statement through to solution
• Strong knowledge of the math fundamentals behind machine learning
• 3+ years of experience researching and developing ML solutions in a professional environment.

Preferred skills

• Experience optimizing models for performance, size, or other resource constraints
• Experience developing ML models relevant for computer games, graphics, animation. For example, style transfer, image segmentation/classification, animation synthesis, etc
• Familiarity with one or more areas of game development, in particular in areas such as computer graphics, animation, AI/NPCs, asset production, etc
• Experience with debugging, profiling, and optimizing CPU code
• Experience working with Unreal, Unity, or comparable in-house engines
• Experience with streaming systems and/or open-world games
• MSc or PhD in a relevant area