(Lead) R&D Scientist - Ubisoft La Forge

Key Skills

C++, Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Keras software library, NeurIPS, Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

About the Role

As an R&D Scientist in La Forge China team, you will define our research direction within your own area of expertise, narrowing down our focus to topics that advance public knowledge and help to create world-class games and technologies. You will oversee and develop state-of-the-art prototypes that bring innovations to players and across the company, in domains such as virtual characters and behaviors, digital content creation or systemic environments to name a few.

About La Forge

La Forge is a bridge between academia and video game production, between scholars and industry experts. Dedicated to innovation, our mission is to accelerate research and development through prototyping based on the most recent academic progress. We help content creators to build richer and more believable worlds, while focusing on improving our players’ experience. We explore subjects such as rendering, animation, AI, audio, and physics.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop our research topics within your area of expertise.
• Collaborate with team members and game production teams to develop prototypes.
• Communicate progress and share knowledge internally through presentations and trainings.
• Communicate progress outside Ubisoft by publishing papers and presenting at conferences.
• Participate in recruitments to assess candidates for internships and full-time positions.
• Stay up to date on the latest academic progress & industry trends in your area of expertise. Oversee and guide graduate students.

Job introduction

As the chief R&D scientist of the Ubisoft La Forge China team, you will define our research direction in your own area of ​​expertise, focusing on topics that break public perception and create world-leading games and technologies. You will be responsible for overseeing and developing state-of-the-art prototypes that bring innovation to players and Ubisoft in areas such as virtual characters and behaviors, digital content creation, or system environments.

About La Forge

Ubisoft La Forge bridges academia and video game production, academics and industry experts with innovative research. La Forge's mission is to accelerate research and development through prototype development based on the latest academic research results, aiming to help content creators build richer, more realistic and believable worlds and enhance player experience. We explore topics such as rendering, animation, AI, sound effects, and physics.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and develop our research topics in your area of ​​expertise.
• Work with team members and the game production team to develop prototypes.
• Share R&D progress and knowledge internally through demonstrations and training.
• Share R&D results externally by publishing papers and speaking at conferences.
• Participate in interviews and evaluate intern and full-time candidates.
• Pay attention to the latest professional information and industry trends
• Mentoring and supervising graduate students

QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• A background in applied or basic research (in industry or academia).
• Hands-on experience with deep learning technics or optimization methods.
• Ability to lead research through standard experimental methodologies.
• Proficiency in C++, Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras.
• Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and resourcefulness.
• Motivation to find solutions to real world problems related to the video game industry.
• A track record of publications in conference like NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, SIGGRAPH, or GDC is a plus.
• Previous experience in video games production or a similar domain is a plus.

job requirements

• Have a PhD in computer science or a related technical field
• Have a professional background in applied or basic research (in industry or academia)
• Have practical experience in deep learning or model optimization methods
• Ability to conduct research through standard experimental methods
• Proficient in C++, Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
• Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Possess curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to solve real-life problems in the gaming industry
• Good communication skills in Chinese and English
• Relevant experience in managing a team

bonus

• Published papers at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, SIGGRAPH or GDC
• Experience in game production or similar field.