Gameplay Data Science Engineer (Apex Legends)
Electronic Arts4 hours ago
Base Salary
$165k - $256k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D efforts for game bots using machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks.
- Design, implement, and maintain gameplay AI frameworks, including Utility AI systems, within the game engine.
- Collaborate with gameplay teams, designers, and producers to translate creative vision into technical specifications and scalable AI solutions.
- Develop algorithms to structure and analyze gameplay data for improved bot performance and decision-making.
- Optimize AI systems and data pipelines for performance and stability across consoles and dedicated servers.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in data science, machine learning engineering, or gameplay programming within the games industry.
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Python for engine-level implementation and algorithmic development.
- Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, and Utility AI architectures.
- Experience with large-scale computing frameworks, big-data techniques, and scalable data pipelines.
- Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and optimization theory applied to game AI and machine learning.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement in Vancouver or Los Angeles.
- US benefits include paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental bonding leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k).
- Canada benefits include vacation, sick time, maternity and parental/adoption leave top-up, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and a retirement plan.
- Some roles may be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.
Categories
GamingML Engineering
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