AI Engineer Intern
Electronic Arts2 months ago
Vancouver, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Design, train, evaluate, and fine-tune machine learning models for 3D character deformation and automated facial performance.
- Develop models that predict blendshapes, create mesh deformations, and automate landmark tracking while meeting artist and production quality standards.
- Write production-quality Python application code and integrate AI systems into character pipeline workflows.
- Use USD schemas to connect training environments with digital content creation software such as Autodesk Maya and Houdini.
- Package and deploy code and model environments with Docker across local workstations and cloud platforms.
- Collaborate with software engineers, technical artists, and AI scientists on practical creative technology tools.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or a related technical discipline.
- Have practical Python programming skills and a conceptual and applied foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and neural network architectures.
- Have experience training, evaluating, and fine-tuning models with PyTorch or TensorFlow, including work with noisy and curated datasets.
- Understand 3D geometry, linear algebra, coordinate transformations, mesh topology, and deformation.
- Have experience containerizing applications with Docker and collaborating through Git and modern version control platforms.
- Be available for a full-time paid 16-week internship in summer 2027 and be enrolled in an accredited program through that period.
- Be an undergraduate student scheduled to graduate no earlier than December 2027 and legally authorized to work full-time in Canada.
- Familiarity with USD, Maya or Houdini APIs, model inference optimization, or AI coding agents is helpful.
Benefits
- Full-time paid 16-week summer 2027 internship.
- Benefits may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and wellness programs.
- Applicants must work full-time in Canada; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A team where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. Regardless of your role, team, or location, this is a place where everyone makes play happen. Join us.