Second Dinner is an independent game development studio that is here to make the most fun games in the world. Not super fun games. Not SUPER DUPER fun games. We mean the MOST fun games. As a remote-first company, we want the most talented teammates wherever they call home. While our headquarters is in Irvine, California, most of our team is fully remote! We strongly believe a diverse team with varied perspectives makes us a better company, and in turn, will help us make better games. If you can bring something new to the table and expand our point of view, that's a huge upside, and we’d love to meet you!

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[2026] AI/ML Engineer Intern

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This AI/ML Engineer Intern role at Second Dinner offers an opportunity to work with the AI team, focusing on identifying, researching, prototyping, and developing applications for emerging AI technologies in game development. The intern will contribute to transforming game creation and player experiences, collaborating with various teams. This remote internship, approximately 12-13 weeks in Summer 2026, is ideal for a Master's or PhD student with programming experience and a strong understanding of AI models like LLMs, Diffusion Networks, or Deep Reinforcement Learning, eager to redefine possibilities in gaming.

Who We AreSecond Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio that is here to make the most fun games in the world. Not super fun games. Not SUPER DUPER fun games. We mean the MOST fun games. In fact, our game MARVEL SNAP has earned multiple <a href="https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-snap-mobile-game-of-the-year-2022" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">Mobile Game of the Year Awards (Game Awards</a>, <a href="https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/80935/marvel-snap-wins-mobile-game-of-the-year-at-the-dice-awards/" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">DICE</a>), <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/best-strategy-game-2022" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">Best Strategy Game (IGN)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/marvel-snap-and-resident-evil-village-among-apple-design-award-winners" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">Apple Design Award for Innovation</a>!Second Dinner is a remote-first studio, so while we are headquartered in Irvine, California, most of our team is fully remote across the United States. We want the most talented teammates wherever they call home. A diverse team with varied perspectives makes us a better company and will help us make better games. If you can bring something new to the table and expand our point of view, that's a huge upside.About the InternshipWe're still finalizing the specific dates, but we are aiming for the internship duration to be approximately 12 to 13 weeks in Summer 2026. This role will be fully remote, but if you are local to our Irvine HQ, there will be opportunities for you to work from the office.Our AI TeamAt Second Dinner, we believe that with great people and a great environment, we can create great games and player experiences. On the AI team, we’re focused on researching, developing, and deploying cutting-edge AI technology to transform not only the way that we make games, but what’s even imaginable. This space is constantly changing, so we’re always keeping a lookout on what’s new and working with other teams to find the best applications across the company. We rapidly prototype and iterate on new ideas with the ultimate goal of redefining what’s possible in game development.Your RoleAs an AI/ML Engineer Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the AI team for Second Dinner! You’ll report to the Associate Director of AI. Your work will be focused on identifying and building applications for emerging technologies from the AI field and will go through the process from ideation and research to prototyping and development.What You’ll Do:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Ideate on novel applications of AI research to the game development space</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Conduct research on relevant techniques and technologies</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with the AI team to build and iterate on prototypes of your project</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Present and share your work both to the AI team and other members of the company</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with various teams across Second Dinner</li></ul>**What You’ll Need:**<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience programming</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong understanding of AI models such as Large Language Models, Diffusion Networks, or Deep Reinforcement Learning methods</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Growth mindset, passion for learning new technologies and skills</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Awesome technical and personal communication skills</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Excitement to build out new applications for emerging technology to create the best games</li></ul>**Nice to Have, but Not Necessary:**<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong experience in Python</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Research experience in AI</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience modifying, fine tuning, and adapting deep learning models</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Currently pursuing an advanced degree in a related field (machine learning, computer science, data science, etc.)</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience in game development</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with Git or other version control systems</li></ul>**Requirements:**<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Currently enrolled at a university or college in a Master's or PhD program</li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Eligible to work in the United States</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. 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