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Research Scientist II, Game AI - Tech Research

Riot Games
Los Angeles, USA
$168.3K-$235.2K a year
Full-time

Responsibilities :

  • Propose, implement, and evaluate algorithms that can play games like a human at a high skill level
  • Work with game teams to propose, define, and develop AI enabled features (e.g. practice opponents, metagame analysis, player coaching)
  • Define and gather game state from the game server needed for training
  • Optimize a distributed deep learning training infrastructure including algorithms, hyperparameters, CPU, memory, and I / O

Required Qualifications :

  • MS in Computer Science or equivalent with 4+ years relevant experience or BS in Computer Science or equivalent with 6+ years relevant experience
  • 2+ years experience in reinforcement learning
  • Python
  • PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Familiarity with GCP or AWS
  • Ability to read research papers and implement similar ideas

Desired Qualifications :

  • Knowledge of fundamentals of game theory
  • Game development / game engine (Unreal) experience
  • Distributed computing systems design

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players.

We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Our Perks :

Riot has a focus on work / life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules.

We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse / domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match.

Check out our for more information.

Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $168,300.00 - $235,200.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).

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