TL;DR

Research Scientist Intern (Game AI): Contribute to applied AI research and prototype development to enhance game development pipelines and player experiences with an accent on generative AI and large language models. Focus on designing and building research prototypes, collaborating with game teams, and advancing AI applications in gaming.

Location: Remote (US), Los Angeles

Salary: $79.86–$87.12 per hour

Company

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What you will do

Partner with game teams and creators to shape future gameplay using next-generation AI technologies
Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to prototype new research applications
Explore and apply large language models and content generation models in game development and production

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D. program in a quantitative field and graduate in 2027
Available full-time for 12-week internship duration
Eligible to work in the country of residence during this remote program
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch
Proficiency in Python for data processing and machine learning model building
Experience in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and optimization

Nice to have

Understanding of distributed systems and concurrent programming
Familiarity with AWS cloud computing basics
Experience with Linux operating systems and version control (Git)
Experience in C++ and game development engines (Unreal, Unity, Godot)
Knowledge of large language models, diffusion models, neural radiance fields, or Gaussian splats
Experience in social network analysis, NLP, computer vision, or signal processing

Culture & Benefits

Paid internship with participation in 401(k) plan
In-game perks and Play Fund participation
Intern-focused events to connect with peers and company employees
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative culture